Driver CV: Example and Template (Code 8, 10, 14, PrDP)

A good driver CV helps an employer trust you quickly. It shows your licence code (Code 8, 10 or 14), your PrDP status, your driving record, the vehicles you can drive, and the routes or delivery work you've done. Below is a full copy-and-paste driver CV example, a checklist, and tips for Code 10 and Code 14 driver jobs in South Africa.

What to include on a driver CV (South Africa checklist)

First, some quick terms you'll see in driver job adverts:

• Code 8: the licence most people have for cars and light vehicles like bakkies.
• Code 10: usually needed for rigid trucks (trucks where the cab and load area are one piece).
• Code 14: usually needed for articulated trucks (a "horse" pulling a trailer).
• PrDP: Professional Driving Permit. Many jobs where you drive goods or passengers for work ask for it.
• POD: proof of delivery, the document a customer signs when they receive goods.

Your driver CV should include:

• Personal details: name, town, cell number, email.
• Licence details (very clear): code, issue date, expiry date (if you know it), and whether you have a PrDP.
• Driving record: write "No accidents in the last X years" only if it is true. Otherwise keep it neutral, like "Clean record available on request". Don't invent claims.
• Vehicle experience: bakkies, panel vans, 8–10 ton trucks, articulated trucks (if applicable), buses (if applicable), refrigerated vehicles, tail-lift, and so on.
• Route or job type: local deliveries, long-distance, cross-border (only if true), cash-in-transit (only if true), school transport (only if true).
• Safety and compliance: pre-trip inspections, logbooks, PODs, basic vehicle checks, loading and unloading.
• Work history with responsibilities and proof: deliveries per day, areas covered, types of loads, customer-facing tasks.
• References: at least one supervisor or manager if possible (or "available on request" if you genuinely can't share yet).

Want a neat, professional layout without the fuss? Create a free CV, then choose a CV design that suits driver roles. Simple and easy to scan works best.

Copy-and-paste driver CV example (Code 8/10/14 + PrDP)

How to use this example:

1. Copy the full example below into your CV.
2. Replace every detail in square brackets with your own information.
3. Delete any line that doesn't apply to you (for example, PrDP if you don't have one and the job doesn't need it).
4. Keep it to 1–2 pages, unless you have many years of relevant driving work.

If you can't share references yet, replace that section with one line: "Available on request". For more help, see how to list references on a CV.

Have a forklift ticket or other training? Add it under "Certificates and training". Our guide on putting certificates on a CV shows how to list them neatly.

How to write your licence and PrDP section (so recruiters don't miss it)

For driver jobs, put your licence details near the top, right after your name and contact details. Hiring managers often skim first for the minimum legal or role requirement before reading anything else.

If they can't find "Code 10" or "PrDP" in a few seconds, they may move on to the next CV.

• State your licence code clearly: "Code 10" or "Code 14". Don't hide it inside a paragraph.
• Add your PrDP status if the job needs it: "PrDP: Yes (valid until …)" or "PrDP: In progress". This is essential for a professional driving permit CV.
• Don't guess dates. If you're unsure, leave the dates out and keep it truthful.
• Mention shift or overtime willingness only if you can really commit to it.

Weak: "I have a licence and I can drive trucks and I also have a PrDP."

Strong: clear labels, one item per line, like this:

Tailor it for Code 10 driver CV vs Code 14 driver CV

Read the job advert carefully and use the same words it uses, like "rigid truck", "long-distance" or "FMCG". Our guide on tailoring your CV to the job description explains how.

For a Code 10 driver CV

• Emphasise rigid truck experience, city deliveries and handling paperwork (PODs, delivery notes).
• List the vehicle sizes or tonnage you've driven (only what you truly have experience with).
• Show you understand warehouse-to-store routines: waiting times, booking-in, returns, pallets and customer service.

Example bullet: "Drove an 8-ton rigid truck on daily store deliveries in [area], handling booking-in, returns and POD sign-offs."

For a Code 14 driver CV

• Highlight that you're ready for long-distance work: fatigue management habits, punctuality and careful checks.
• Mention articulated (horse and trailer) experience only if accurate.
• Focus on safety: pre-trip inspections, reporting faults early and following site safety rules.

Example bullet: "Completed long-distance trips between [City] and [City], doing pre-trip inspections before every trip and taking planned rest stops."

Driver CV skills that employers actually look for

Many candidates write "Good communication" and "Hard working" with no proof. It's better to choose skills you can show through your duties and results.

• Safety habits: inspections, reporting defects, careful driving, following procedures.
• Time management: planning routes, leaving early, handling delays responsibly.
• Paperwork accuracy: PODs, delivery notes, collections, returns processes.
• Customer service: polite handovers, clear updates, reporting problems to your supervisor.
• Physical capability (if true for the job): helping with loading and unloading, moving stock safely.

Weak: "Hard working and punctual."

Strong: "Planned daily routes to reach [number] delivery points on time, and called customers early when there was a delay."

Not sure how to lay out your skills? Update your CV profile and keep your skills in a short list that matches the job advert. For more ideas, see our list of skills to put on a CV.

Common driver CV mistakes (and quick fixes)

• Mistake: Licence code is hard to find.
  Fix: Put "Licence and driving details" near the top with clear labels.
• Mistake: No proof of what you drove.
  Fix: Add a "Vehicle and route experience" section with vehicle types and areas.
• Mistake: Duties are too vague.
  Fix: Replace "Deliveries" with specifics: areas, delivery paperwork, loading and unloading, vehicle checks.
• Mistake: Unprofessional email address.
  Fix: Use a simple email like name.surname@gmail.com.
• Mistake: No references or unclear references.
  Fix: Add at least one supervisor or manager reference, or write "available on request".

If you have little or no experience, here's what to write

You can still build a believable driver CV without a long work history. Lean on:

• Driving exposure: family business deliveries, church or community driving, assistant driver work, seasonal work (only if true).
• Transferable responsibilities: skills from other jobs that also matter for drivers, like punctuality, handling cash and receipts, dealing with customers, and careful handling of goods.
• Any safety training: first aid, fire safety, basic warehouse safety (only training you've completed).

Here's an example profile for someone with a licence but no formal driving job yet:

For a simple structure to present limited experience, see our guide: General worker CV: a complete example you can copy (even with no experience). You may also find our CV with no experience guide useful.

How to format and save your driver CV (so it's easy to send)

1. Use a clean layout with clear headings and bullet points.
2. Keep it to 1–2 pages.
3. Save it as a PDF, unless the job advert asks for Word.
4. Name your file clearly, for example: Name_Surname_Driver_CV.pdf

Sending your application by email? Use this step-by-step guide and template: How to email your CV (subject line, file name and template). If the advert asks for a cover letter, our cover letter template can help.

Build and update your driver CV on CV Hub

1. Create a free CV and fill in your licence and PrDP details.
2. Choose a CV design that's clean and easy to scan.
3. Browse the CV database to see how other candidates present their experience, and improve yours.
4. Need to make changes later? Log in to CV Hub and update your CV profile.

Also applying for related jobs? See our forklift operator CV example and warehouse assistant CV example.

If you get stuck, you can read the CV Hub FAQ or contact CV Hub for help.