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HGV driver CV example (Class 1)

A haulage firm wants to know three things: which licence categories and cards are current, what you have driven, and whether you deliver on time without incidents. This example makes all three clear at a glance.

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Tips for this CV

  1. 1Put your licence categories and cards first (C, C+E, Driver CPC, digital tachograph card, ADR): they are the first filter.
  2. 2Say what you have driven (rigid, articulated, tanker) and how many miles or drops a day. It turns "driver" into a concrete profile.
  3. 3Safety data counts: years without at-fault accidents or points on your licence. If it is good, say so.
  4. 4State your real availability: nights, weekends, overnight stays and international runs.

What recruiters look for in a HGV Driver CV

  • Licence categories, Driver CPC and tachograph card in date, with expiry dates where they can lapse.
  • Type of vehicle and run (local, national, international) and volume: miles a year or drops a day.
  • A safety and on-time record, and availability for nights, weekends and overnight stays.

Common mistakes on a HGV Driver CV

  • Writing only "driver" without the licence category, the vehicle or the type of freight.
  • Not saying whether your Driver CPC and ADR are in date, or letting them show as expired without an explanation.
  • Hiding long gaps between employers instead of explaining them in one line.

HGV Driver interview questions (and how to answer them)

The questions that come up most in interviews for this role, and what the interviewer is really checking.

  1. 1

    How do you plan a route with many stops so you arrive on time?

    They are looking for organisation. Explain that you check the stop order, delivery windows and traffic before leaving, and that you warn the customer early if you expect a delay. For example: "I group stops by area, put the fixed-time ones first and use live traffic on my GPS."

  2. 2

    What do you do if you have an accident or a breakdown on the road?

    They test your safety and your protocol. Walk through the sequence: secure the vehicle and people, call emergency services if needed, report to the transport office and document with photos and a report. Do not speculate about fault.

  3. 3

    How do you stay within your drivers' hours on a long run?

    They want to see compliance. Explain that you know the daily and weekly limits, plan your breaks ahead of time and never trade rest for an earlier arrival. Mention that you review your digital tachograph records regularly.

  4. 4

    What do you check before leaving with the lorry?

    They look for responsibility with the cargo and the equipment. Name the tires, lights, brakes and fluid levels, the load securement and the paperwork, and say you report any defect before you roll.

  5. 5

    A customer refuses the load or nobody is there to receive it. What do you do?

    They measure your judgment. Say you never leave the freight without authorisation, you call the transport office and the customer, you note the issue on the delivery paperwork and you follow instructions to return or reschedule.

  6. 6

    Tell me about yourself and your driving experience.

    Give a one-minute summary: licence, years, type of equipment and one safety or on-time number. For example: "I have twelve years in delivery and artic driving, a current Class 1 licence with Driver CPC and ADR, and no at-fault accidents in the last eight."

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Frequently asked questions

What licences and cards go on an HGV driver CV?

Your licence categories (B, C, C+E, D), Driver CPC, the digital tachograph driver card and ADR if you hold it, with expiry dates where they matter. Put them in the profile or in a short section of their own so they are seen without searching.

How do I show experience on different kinds of vehicle?

One line per job with the vehicle (van, rigid, articulated, tanker), the type of route and one number: miles a year, drops a day or on-time deliveries. A transport manager sees at once whether you fit their fleet.

Is a driver CV useful if I only have a car licence?

Yes, for van and car delivery. Highlight a clean licence, knowledge of the area, handheld-scanner experience and punctuality. If you want to move to lorries, say you are working towards Category C and the Driver CPC.

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