The delivery driver CV: reliability and license up top
Delivery, driven by e-commerce, is hiring heavily. A recruiter is looking first and foremost for someone reliable, punctual and fully licensed. Those points need to jump off the page.
Licenses and cards: make them stand out
- Driver's license: B (car and van), C (heavy truck), CE / EC (tractor-trailer), depending on the job.
- FIMO / FCO (mandatory initial and continuing training for goods transport in France), driver card.
- How long you've held your license, if a minimum is required.
The skills to highlight
- Driving and safety: smooth, fuel-efficient driving, following traffic laws and hours-of-service rules, tachograph.
- Delivery: route planning, loading and unloading, meeting deadlines, handling paperwork (delivery slips).
- Customer service: careful delivery, contact with the recipient, handling the unexpected.
- Industry knowledge: parcel delivery, last mile, refrigerated transport, construction, knowledge of a local area.
Good example: "Made 60 to 80 drops a day in parcel delivery (van), route planning, meeting customer time slots and handling delivery slips, zero accidents in 3 years."
Tailor it to the type of delivery
Parcels, meals, refrigerated goods, long-haul freight: the expectations differ. Use the vehicle type and delivery type from the job posting, and match your title (van delivery driver, heavy truck driver, courier).
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FAQ
Which licenses should I list on a delivery driver CV?
The B (car and van), C (heavy truck) or CE/EC (tractor-trailer) license depending on the job, plus the FIMO/FCO and the driver card. State how long you've held your license if a minimum is required.
How do I make a delivery driver CV stand out with no experience?
Highlight punctuality, knowledge of your local area, a clean license and a knack for dealing with customers. Mention any job that involved driving or customer contact.
What skills belong on a delivery driver CV?
Safe, fuel-efficient driving, meeting deadlines and customer time slots, route planning, handling delivery slips and careful customer service. An accident-free record is a strong asset.
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