HGV Truck Driver CV Example (2026)

This example is for an experienced HGV driver who wants a permanent Class 1 role. It shows how to put licence categories, Driver CPC and tachograph card where transport managers look first, and how to prove safety and punctuality with a few honest numbers.

Lee Morgan

Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E)

lee.morgan@example.com07700 900756Doncaster, UK

Summary

Class 1 (C+E) HGV driver with eight years' experience in night trunking and multi-drop, holding a clean licence and a valid Driver CPC. Safe, punctual and economical, with no tachograph infringements in four years. Looking for a permanent nights or tramping role in South Yorkshire.

Experience

Class 1 HGV Driver (nights)

Mar 2022 – Present

Humbergate Haulage, Doncaster, UK

General haulage and trunking operator with around 140 vehicles.

Drive night trunks of about 450 miles between Doncaster and the South East, arriving within the booked slot on 98% of runs over the last 2 years.
No accidents and no tachograph or drivers' hours infringements since joining in 2022.
Average 9.4 mpg on the fleet's telematics, in the top 5 of 60 night drivers.
Carry out walkaround checks and defect reports every shift; my vehicle passed both DVSA roadside checks it had, with no defects found.

Class 2 HGV Driver

Apr 2018 – Feb 2022

Wheatley Builders' Merchants, Rotherham, UK

Builders' merchant delivering to building sites across South Yorkshire.

Made 10–14 multi-drop deliveries a day in a rigid with a lorry-mounted crane, unloading safely on busy sites.
Delivered 99% of orders in the customer's booked time slot in my last full year.
Gained my Category C+E licence in 2021 through the company's driver training scheme.

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Sep 2009 – Jun 2014

Hall Cross Academy, Doncaster, UK

Skills

Driving:: Articulated vehicles (C+E), Rigid vehicles (C), Night trunking, Multi-drop deliveries, Coupling and uncoupling, Load security
Compliance:: Drivers' hours rules, Digital tachograph, Walkaround and defect checks
Tools:: Telematics and in-cab devices, Electronic proof of delivery (ePOD)

Languages

English (Native)

Certifications

UK driving licence, categories C+E, C and B, no points, DVLA (2021)
Driver CPC (Driver Qualification Card), 35 hours periodic training completed, DVSA (2024)
Digital tachograph driver card, DVLA (2023)
Lorry loader crane operator, ALLMI (2019)

A fictional example: the person, the employers and the contact details are invented. Shown in the Atlas template.

Why this CV works

UK driving licence, categories C+E, C and B, no points
Licence categories and points in one line answer the transport manager's first question before they read anything else.
Driver CPC (Driver Qualification Card), 35 hours periodic training completed
Driver CPC is a legal requirement for professional driving, so showing it is current (with the expiry date) saves a phone call.
Drive night trunks of about 450 miles between Doncaster and the South East, arriving within the booked slot on 98% of runs over the last 2 years.
Distance, route type and on-time rate show the kind of work he does and how well he does it.
No accidents and no tachograph or drivers' hours infringements since joining in 2022.
A clean compliance record is what operators care about most, because infringements put their operator licence at risk.
Average 9.4 mpg on the fleet's telematics, in the top 5 of 60 night drivers.
Fuel economy from telematics is a real cost saving, and the ranking makes the number meaningful.

Skills to include

Category C+E (Class 1) driving
Category C (Class 2) driving
Driver CPC (in date)
Digital tachograph and drivers' hours
Walkaround and defect checks
Night trunking
Multi-drop deliveries
Load security and restraint
Coupling and uncoupling
Telematics and fuel-efficient driving
Electronic proof of delivery (ePOD)

Mistakes to avoid

Not stating your licence categories (C, C+E) and Driver CPC expiry at the top, which is the first filter for transport managers.
Leaving out the kind of work you have done: trunking, multi-drop, tipper, tanker, fridge, ADR, crane or curtainsider.
No safety or compliance record. Years without accidents or infringements, roadside checks and fuel economy are your results.

Country tip

UK hauliers check your licence with the DVLA and need your Driver CPC to be in date, so list your licence categories, any penalty points, your CPC expiry date and your digital tachograph card. Say which work you'll take on: nights, tramping, weekends or day shifts.

Frequently asked questions

What should an HGV driver CV include?

Your licence categories and points, Driver CPC with expiry date, tachograph card, the types of work and vehicles you've driven, your safety record, and the shifts you're available for.

Do I need a CV to be a lorry driver?

Many agencies and smaller hauliers will hire from a phone call, but larger operators and permanent jobs usually ask for a CV. A one-page CV with your licences and work history makes you easier to place.

Should I put penalty points on my driving CV?

Yes, briefly. A clean licence is worth stating, and if you have points, say how many: the employer will check your licence with the DVLA anyway, and being upfront builds trust.

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