Driver and Logistics CV: Licences, Safety Record and Warehouse Skills That Get You Hired
How to write a CV for truck, delivery or van driver jobs and warehouse or logistics roles: which licences and cards to list (Cat C/CE, Driver CPC, CDL, ADR), safety record, routes, equipment and a simple one-page structure.
Driving and logistics employers hire fast and screen on a few hard facts: the right licence, a clean record and reliability. A short, clear one-page CV that puts those facts at the top beats a long one every time.
Put licences at the top
- UK and Europe: licence categories (B, C1, C, CE), Driver CPC, digital tachograph card, ADR for dangerous goods.
- US: CDL Class A or B, endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Doubles), DOT medical card.
- Gulf: local heavy-vehicle licence and GCC driving experience.
- Warehouse: forklift licence or certificate (counterbalance, reach truck), first aid, health and safety.
Structure
- Contact details and location (and willingness to travel or work nights).
- Licences and certifications.
- Short profile: years, vehicle types, routes.
- Experience with numbers.
- Skills: navigation, vehicle checks, scanners, warehouse systems.
Sample profile: Class CE driver with 8 years of long-haul and regional distribution, 1.2 million km without an at-fault accident. ADR certified, digital tachograph card, used to night shifts.
Numbers that count
- Delivered an average of 120 parcels a day with a 99% on-time rate.
- Drove 1.2 million km with no at-fault accidents and no points on licence.
- Picked and packed 180 orders per shift at 99.8% accuracy.
- Cut fuel consumption by 8% through eco-driving training.
Skills and keywords
Long haul, multi-drop, route planning, vehicle inspection, load securing, proof of delivery, handheld scanners, WMS, SAP, inventory, forklift, pallet jack, goods-in, dispatch, health and safety.
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Create your resume free nowFrequently asked questions
What should a driver put on a CV?
Licence categories and cards first, then years and vehicle types, safety record, on-time rate and routes.
How long should a driver CV be?
One page is enough for most driving and warehouse jobs.
Should I mention a clean driving record?
Yes. A record without accidents or points is one of the strongest facts on a driver CV.