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Driver CV template (text format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Efficient driver with 10 years’ experience safely transporting people and goods. Expert in planning delivery routes and schedules, interpreting maps, and analysing traffic trends to determine the fastest routes. Ready to leverage soft skills like emotional intelligence and hard skills in implementing innovative delivery systems to [Company Name].

WORK EXPERIENCE

Greenpark Groceries, York
Dispatch Driver, Dec 2018 – Present

  • Update vehicle log detailing duty and driving hours as per DfT standards, and prepare them in print and digital formats
  • Read maps and analyse traffic trends to identify the fastest routes, saving the company over 26 hours a month
  • Execute 35 deliveries a day, driving pickups and vans carrying loads valued £12K+ pounds without damage to the transported goods
  • Conduct daily interior and exterior cleaning and general preventive maintenance on vehicles

ABC Industries, Southampton
Company Driver, May 2016 – November 2018

  • Planned delivery routes and schedules before each pick-up to increase fuel cost savings by 25%
  • Recognised by employer in 3 consecutive annual awards ceremonies for decreasing route times by 30% and keeping a clean driving record
  • Helped company cut 23% on maintenance costs by monitoring the performance of the vehicle and requesting inspections before major breakdowns occurred
  • Trained 7 new hires on the maintenance of company vehicles, adherence to all government transportation guidelines, and preparing vehicle logs using the company’s template

Dylan Plastics, Bristol
Driver, May 2012 – March 2016

  • Regularly verified consignment against delivery papers and completed all documentation required for successful pickup and delivery of products
  • Supervised and monitored loading and unloading of consignment into and from delivery trucks while adhering strictly to all company safety protocols and regulations
  • Improved customer retention by 60% by delivering packages in good condition and providing round-the-clock support with returns and replacements
  • Introduced the company to a unique delivery and stock management system to help them effectively and efficiently crosscheck generated invoices against dispatches made, increasing productivity by 55% annually

EDUCATION

University of Bristol, Bristol (2013-2015)
Diploma in Transport Management – Upper second class honours (2:1)

Relevant Modules: Freight Management, Optimal TMS Solutions, Order Management, Analytics and Reporting Module, Traffic Regulations

Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Bristol (2005-2011)

A-levels: Geography (A), Maths (B), English (B)
GCSEs: 10 A–C including Maths, English, Biology, and Physical and Health Education

KEY SKILLS

  • Route optimisation
  • Delivery, collections, and returns
  • Safety regulations
  • Onboarding new hires
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Loading and unloading

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

  • Reading newspapers
  • Playing music
  • Watching sports
  • Going go-karting

Best skills to put on a driver CV

Before you begin writing, make sure you know how to write a CV in a way that best emphasises your strengths.

A driver’s job description includes transporting passengers or goods from one place to another. In some cases, drivers may also be responsible for planning routes and schedules.

Drivers can work in a wide range of industries that rely on driving services, such as:

  • logistics & delivery
  • taxi and ride-sharing
  • chauffeur services
  • public transportation (e.g., bus and train drivers)

Highlight skills on your CV that show employers you can both get from point A to point B and interact well with clients and coworkers. So list both hard and soft skills on your CV for a driving job.

Hard skills are industry-specific skills and knowledge you get through training, like commercial driving experience and vehicle maintenance. Soft skills, such as customer service and problem solving, are natural parts of your personality that help you manage yourself and your work.

Here’s a list of skills that you can add to your driver CV to make it stand out to employers:

  • Safe driving
  • Maneuvering large vehicles
  • Map reading
  • Navigation
  • Time management
  • Good vision and hearing
  • Strong physical condition
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to take direction
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to drive long distances
  • Familiarity with different routes
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills (like remote communication)

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Aaron Case, CPRW
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Aaron Case

Aaron Case is a CPRW & Senior Staff Writer at CV Genius with 8+ years of experience in writing and career resource spaces. Job seekers around the world and in various stages of their vocational journeys have landed fulfilling work thanks to his thoughtful career advice, which has also been showcased in publications like Forbes, MSN, CareerAddict, Ladders, Best Colleges, Ivy Exec, Capitalism.com, and vidIQ. Aaron has a BS in English & Communications from Liberty University bolstered by a professional credential from UC Berkeley. He’s collected practical experience while following various career paths, and he enjoys sharing the resulting insights with everyone. You can contact him through his LinkedIn profile or on Twitter. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts, and all such requests will be ignored.