HGV / Truck Driver — CV Example

A template for professional drivers with clean records and reliable delivery performance.

Steve Pearson

HGV Class 1 Driver

📍 Doncaster, UK✉️ steve.pearson@email.com

Summary

Experienced HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) Driver with 10 years of accident-free driving across UK and European routes. Driver CPC qualified with ADR certification. Consistently meets delivery targets while maintaining full DVSA compliance.

Work Experience

HGV Class 1 Driver at XPO LogisticsFeb 2019 — Present

Drive articulated 44-tonne vehicles on trunk routes covering 600+ miles per shift across the UK
Maintain 100% accident-free record over 5+ years and 350,000 miles driven

HGV Class 2 Driver at WincantonApr 2014 — Feb 2019

Delivered ambient and chilled goods to 25+ Sainsbury's stores per week on multi-drop routes
Operated tail-lift and pallet truck for safe loading and unloading of up to 18 pallets per delivery

Skills

HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E)Driver CPCADR Dangerous GoodsTachograph ComplianceVehicle Checks & Defect ReportingRoute PlanningManual HandlingFleet Telematics

What Recruiters Look For

HGV Driver CVs must show your licence category, Driver CPC status, and safety record. Recruiters want to see miles driven, accident-free record, and any specialist certifications like ADR for dangerous goods.

Key Skills to Include

HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E), Driver CPC, ADR certification, tachograph compliance, vehicle defect reporting, route planning, manual handling, and fleet telematics.

Common Mistakes

Not including your safety record. A clean driving record is your most valuable asset. State clearly: "100% accident-free record over X years and X miles driven."

Formatting Tips

One page. Put your licence category, CPC expiry, and ADR status right at the top. Include miles driven and on-time delivery percentages.

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