Truck Driver CV example (C/CE licence and CPC): complete and up to date for 2026

This driver CV example is designed for applications as a truck, van or delivery driver with transport companies, couriers, distribution and retail in 2026. It shows how to list licences, driver CPC and tachograph card, vehicle types, routes, deliveries and compliance with driving times, in a clear CV that agencies' ATS can read.

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What a driver does

A professional driver transports goods safely and on time, taking care of the vehicle, the documents and customer relations.

  • Driving and deliveries

    The core of the job.

    • Driving on urban, regional, national or international routes.
    • Deliveries and collections according to the trip plan.
    • Communicating with the traffic office about delays or problems.

  • Goods and documents

    Responsibility does not end at the wheel.

    • Checking goods and documents (delivery notes, CMR).
    • Correct loading, securing and stowing.
    • Managing signatures, reservations and returns.

  • Vehicle and safety

    A careful driver avoids costs and risks.

    • Daily checks and fault reporting.
    • Complying with driving and rest times and using the tachograph.
    • Safe and fuel-efficient driving.

In short:

Companies look for reliable, punctual drivers with a clean record. Your CV must immediately show licences, certificates, vehicle types and type of transport.

Driver with a CE licence, goods CPC and tachograph card, with 8 years of experience in retail distribution and national haulage. I drive rigid trucks and articulated lorries, handle scheduled deliveries with multiple drops a day, check transport documents and take care of loading, load securing and vehicle checks. I comply with driving and rest times and keep good relations with customers and warehouses.

[Email]

[Address]

[Phone]

[Date of Birth]

[Nationality]

[Social]

Skills

  • Driving rigid trucks and articulated lorries

  • Multi-drop scheduled deliveries

  • Temperature-controlled transport

  • Digital tachograph and driving and rest times

  • Transport documents and CMR

  • Loading, securing and stowing goods

  • Daily vehicle checks

  • Loader crane and forklift

  • Handheld devices and tracking apps

  • Safe and fuel-efficient driving

  • Punctuality and reliability

  • Courtesy with customers and warehouses

Languages

  • Italian

    Level: Native

  • English

    Level: Basic (A2)

EUROPEAN FORMAT
CE licence driver with goods CPC
[Name]
[Surname]

Experiences

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CE driver – retail distribution

Haulage company (60 vehicles), Verona

  • Drove a refrigerated articulated lorry delivering to supermarkets in Veneto and Lombardy, with 5-8 drops per trip.
  • Monitored the temperature of chilled goods during the journey and recorded the data required by the customer.
  • Checked that goods matched transport documents and managed signatures and reservations at delivery.
  • Used a handheld device and company app for delivery tracking and communication with the traffic office.
  • Complied with driving and rest times and used the digital tachograph correctly.
  • Carried out daily vehicle checks (tyres, lights, fluids, fridge unit) and reported faults to the workshop.
  • No at-fault accidents and no serious delivery disputes in the last 5 years.
  • Fuel-efficient driving with lower consumption, monitored by the company telematics system.

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C licence driver – deliveries and collections

Building materials wholesaler, Verona

  • Delivered to building sites with a rigid truck fitted with a loader crane.
  • Loaded and unloaded with crane and forklift and secured loads according to safety rules.
  • Planned daily deliveries with the warehouse and contacted customers about times.

Education

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Vocational qualification – Mechanical Operator

Vocational training centre, Veneto

How to write an effective driver CV

Recruiters want to know in seconds whether you meet the legal requirements and have the right experience.

At the top of your CV

The information that makes the difference.

  • Licences (B, C, CE, D) and CPC, with expiry dates.
  • Tachograph card and certificates (ADR, crane, forklift).
  • Vehicle types: van, rigid, articulated, refrigerated, tanker.
  • Type of transport and availability: local, national, international, nights away.

Reassuring data

Use it only if true.

  • Years of professional driving.
  • Daily deliveries or annual kilometres.
  • No at-fault accidents.

Work experience

For each role give your job title, company, vehicle type, area, dates and main tasks.

What to specify

The details employers look for.

  • Vehicle driven and type of goods.
  • Area or routes: local, regional, national, international.
  • Number of deliveries or drops.
  • Extra tasks: loading with crane or forklift, collecting payments, installations.

Agency or subcontracted work

State it clearly.

  • Write the company you drove for and any agency or subcontractor.
  • Group short jobs in one entry.

Licences, CPC and certificates

These are legal requirements: they must be clear, complete and up to date.

What to include

Precisely and, where relevant, with expiry dates.

  • Licence categories held.
  • Goods or passenger CPC: renewed every 5 years with a refresher course.
  • Driver tachograph card.
  • ADR for dangerous goods (basic, tankers), if you have it.
  • Loader crane and forklift certifications.

Where to put them

In a dedicated section, clearly visible in the top half of your CV.

Technical and soft skills

Beyond driving, everything that makes the trip safe and trouble-free counts.

Technical skills

The most requested.

  • Using the digital tachograph and complying with driving time rules.
  • Managing transport documents.
  • Loading and securing goods.
  • Temperature-controlled transport.
  • Using sat-navs, handheld devices and company apps.

Soft skills

Often decisive.

  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Calm in traffic and with the unexpected.
  • Courtesy with customers and warehouse staff.
  • Independence and sense of responsibility.

Local, national or international deliveries

Adapt your CV to the type of work you are looking for.

Local deliveries and couriers

Volume and local knowledge.

  • Highlight the number of deliveries, knowledge of the area and use of handheld devices.

National haulage

Organization and timing.

  • State your usual routes, vehicles and availability to sleep away.

International haulage

Documents and languages.

  • List the countries you have driven in, your knowledge of CMR and the languages that let you communicate at loading points.

Keywords from job ads

Recruitment agencies use ATS software: the words from the ad help your CV get found.

Frequent keywords

Use them if they match your experience.

  • Driver / C licence driver / CE driver / HGV driver / lorry driver
  • CPC / tachograph card / ADR
  • Deliveries / distribution / haulage
  • Rigid / articulated / refrigerated / van
  • Retail / courier / logistics

Check your CV

With WizardsCV's free ATS checker you can compare your CV with a job ad and see which keywords are missing.

ATS-friendly format and layout

Simple, tidy and easy to read even on a phone.

Practical rules

They apply to agencies and companies.

  • One page with standard sections.
  • Licences and certificates section clearly visible.
  • Phone number at the top: you will mostly be contacted by phone.
  • PDF with a clear name.

Mistakes to avoid

The most frequent mistakes on driver CVs.

The most common

Easy to fix.

  • Not stating CPC and licence expiry dates.
  • Writing “driver” without the type of vehicle and transport.
  • Forgetting the tachograph card or certificates.
  • Leaving unexplained gaps.
  • Not stating availability for trips or nights away.

Driver CV for beginners

If you have just obtained your C licence and CPC, focus on reliability and related experience.

What to highlight

Any driving or logistics experience helps.

  • Driving vans for deliveries, including as a courier.
  • Warehouse or forklift experience.
  • Courses and certificates just obtained.
  • Willingness to be accompanied and to start with short routes.

Application message

Short and practical: requirements and availability.

Example

Adapt it to the ad.

  • “Hello, I am applying for the driver position. I hold a CE licence, a valid goods CPC and a tachograph card, with 8 years of experience in retail distribution with refrigerated vehicles. I am available immediately, including for early shifts. Please find my CV attached.”