Driver CV example
🇰🇪 Written for Kenya · Fictional candidate · Free to use as a starting point
For a driver, the CV has to prove you are safe and reliable. Put your licence classes, years accident-free, the vehicles you have driven and the routes you know at the very top. This example does that in a simple, one-page format.
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Joseph Mutua Musyoka
Professional Driver: Class BCE, PSV
Mlolongo, Machakos · joseph.mutua@email.com · +254 710 333 444
Professional Summary
Professional driver with 8 years' accident-free experience on light and heavy commercial vehicles, including long-haul Nairobi–Mombasa and Nairobi–Kisumu routes. Holds a valid PSV badge and a certificate of good conduct.
Work Experience
Truck Driver, Coastline Logistics Ltd (Feb 2020 – Present)
- Drive 28-tonne trucks on the Nairobi–Mombasa corridor, about 4 return trips a week
- Zero accidents and zero cargo losses in 5 years
- Carry out daily pre-trip inspections and keep accurate fuel and trip logbooks
- Handle delivery documents and customer sign-offs at ports and warehouses
Company Driver, Green Hills Tea Factory (Jan 2017 – Jan 2020)
- Drove staff vans and a 7-tonne truck collecting tea from 40 buying centres
- Planned daily collection routes, cutting fuel use by about 10%
Education
- Defensive Driving Certificate, AA Kenya Driving School (2019)
- KCSE: C, Machakos School (2009 – 2012)
Skills
Licence Class B, C, CE · PSV badge · Defensive driving · Vehicle inspection · GPS & route planning · Logbook records · First aid
Certifications
- First Aid Certificate, Kenya Red Cross, 2023
Why this driver CV works
- The licence classes and PSV badge are in the title and summary.
- It shows years accident-free and a clean record.
- The vehicle types and routes are specific.
- It's one clear page that's easy to read on a phone.
Skills to put on a driver CV
Driver CV summary examples
Professional driver with 8 years' accident-free experience on Class BCE vehicles, including Nairobi–Mombasa long-haul routes. Holds a valid PSV badge and certificate of good conduct.
Reliable delivery driver and motorbike rider with 3 years on last-mile routes in Nairobi, averaging 40 deliveries a day with 99% on-time rate.
Tips for writing your driver CV
- List licence classes exactly as on your licence (e.g. Class B, C, CE).
- Give years accident-free and mention a clean NTSA record.
- Name vehicle types and routes you know well.
- Mention your certificate of good conduct if you have one.
Frequently asked questions
What should a driver CV include?
Licence classes, years of experience, vehicles driven, safety record, routes, and any defensive driving or first-aid training.
Do drivers need referees in Kenya?
Yes. Previous employers who can confirm your reliability are very important for driver jobs.
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