Driver CV example
An employer reads a driver's CV in 30 seconds and looks for five things: licence categories, Code 95 (the professional driver qualification), a tachograph card, years of experience and routes (Lithuania, Europe, Scandinavia), and your record of offences and accidents. Keep any other information that matters for the job short. Licence categories are the same across the EU, so write them exactly as on your licence (B, C, CE): an English-speaking dispatcher reads them at a glance.
This example suits long-haul (CE) and local (C, B) drivers.
CV example
CE licence holder with Code 95 and 6 years of long-haul experience in Western Europe and Scandinavia (curtainsider and refrigerated semi-trailers). No accidents and no fines for breaking driving and rest time rules in 6 years; average mileage 11,000 km a month.
- Routes between Germany, France and the Benelux countries, plus Scandinavia; refrigerated and curtainsider semi-trailers (Volvo, DAF).
- Average mileage 11,000 km a month; 0 accidents, 0 fines for driving and rest time breaches.
- 98% on-time delivery; handle customs and CMR documents.
- Delivered goods across Lithuania (up to 25 drops a day); received and handed over loads with the accompanying documents.
- Looked after the vehicle's technical condition: no downtime due to breakdowns.
Driving licence B, C, CE; Code 95 valid until 2028
Digital tachograph card
ADR certificate for dangerous goods (basic course), 2022
What to put in a driver CV
This is the first filter. Add the expiry dates too. It saves the dispatcher and the HR manager time.
The countries you have driven in, the trailer types, the kinds of load (refrigerated, ADR, oversized). The employer is looking for someone who already knows their routes.
Accidents, fines, tachograph offences: if your record is clean, it is your strongest argument. Give it in numbers: 0 accidents, 0 fines.
Even A2 English or German and the ability to handle CMR and customs documents matter on long-haul routes. If the ad is in English, a short, plain CV in English already shows that you can deal with foreign customers and dispatchers.
Most common mistakes
- Licence expiry dates or Code 95 left out.
- A long CV full of unrelated jobs: one page is enough for a driver.
- Keeping quiet about past accidents: the employer will check anyway; it is better to explain at the interview.
Frequently asked questions
Does a driver need a cover letter?
No. The CV and a short message are enough: when you can start and what length of trips suits you. If the ad is in English, write those few lines in English too.
How do I write a CV with no long-haul experience?
List your categories and Code 95, your local experience (even B-category delivery work) and that you are ready for long trips. Many companies provide training.
Do I need ADR?
Not every company requires it, but ADR and other certificates (forklift, oversized loads) bring more job offers and higher pay.