HGV / Truck Driver CV Template & Example
Create an HGV / Truck Driver CV that shows your licence class, Driver CPC, tachograph compliance and a clean driving record.
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HGV Driver CVs are screened first for the essentials: licence class such as C or C+E, a valid Driver CPC, a digital tachograph card, and any ADR. Employers then look for driver-hours compliance, vehicle checks and load security, and a clean licence and accident record.
This template helps you put those credentials front and centre, then evidence reliable, safe driving — the work types you have done such as multi-drop, trunking or long-haul, on-time delivery, and professional customer interaction — honestly. Nothing here invents endorsements or experience you do not hold.
How to make your HGV / Truck Driver CV stand out
Recruiter expectations
- Licence class & Driver CPC
- Tachograph & driver-hours compliance
- Clean accident/licence record
- On-time delivery
- Vehicle inspections & load security
ATS keywords to include (where true)
Use the terms below only where they genuinely reflect your experience.
Certifications & training
Licences & registration
Achievements worth quantifying
- Pick accuracy %
- Throughput uplift
- Reduced shrinkage
- Zero RIDDOR incidents
What a strong HGV / Truck Driver CV should include
- Professional profile / summary
- Lead with shift reliability, productivity and safety record. Mention WMS systems and the scale you handle.
- Experience
- Quantify throughput, pick accuracy, KPIs and safety outcomes.
- Skills & competencies
- WMS, FLT, inventory control, H&S — the operational keywords recruiters filter on.
- Projects
- Show scope, your role and the outcome.
- Education
- Qualification, institution and year. Most recent first.
- Certifications & training
- Name, awarding body and year — keep it current.
- Languages
- Language and an honest fluency level.
Action + volume/throughput + accuracy or safety metric.
HGV / Truck Driver CV — frequently asked questions
What should an HGV Driver CV show first?
Licence class, Driver CPC status, tachograph card and any ADR, followed by your driving record and the work types you have covered.
Do I list my licence categories and endorsements?
Yes — state your categories and be honest about any endorsements, as employers verify these and accuracy matters.
How do I show compliance on a driving CV?
Reference driver-hours and tachograph compliance, daily vehicle checks, and load security — the safety behaviours transport operators screen for.
What work types should I mention?
Name the driving you have done such as multi-drop, trunking, containers or long-haul, so recruiters can match you to the route profile.
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Ready to build your HGV / Truck Driver CV?
Start from the HGV / Truck Driver CV V1 template — editable, ATS-safe, and ready to export. Then diagnose, tailor and add a matching cover letter.