Delivery Driver resume example
Delivery companies look for a clean licence, on-time performance and good customer manners. This driver resume example puts those first and backs them up with numbers.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Ahmed Khalil
Delivery Driver | Multi-Drop Van and Light Truck | Clean Licence
Dubai, United Arab Emirates ahmed.khalil@example.com
Summary
Safe, punctual delivery driver with six years of multi-drop and parcel experience. Knows the city well, handles 100+ drops a day and keeps customers happy. Holds a clean light vehicle licence with no penalty points.
Skills
- Multi-drop route planning
- Light vehicle and van driving
- Handheld delivery apps and proof of delivery
- Safe loading and securing
- Customer service at the door
- Cash on delivery handling
- Vehicle checks and basic maintenance
- Time management
- Navigation and GPS
- Defensive driving
Experience
Multi-Drop Delivery Driver
Feb 2021 to Present
QuickParcel Express, Dubai, UAE
- Complete 110 to 140 parcel drops per day across a 25 km route.
- Maintain a 98.5% on-time delivery rate over the last 12 months.
- Customer rating of 4.9 out of 5 from more than 3,000 ratings.
- Zero accidents or traffic fines over 4 years with the company.
Delivery Driver
Jan 2019 to Jan 2021
Al Noor Furniture, Sharjah, UAE
- Delivered and assembled furniture for 8 to 12 customers per day with a 2-person crew.
- Collected cash on delivery and reconciled payments daily without errors.
- Reduced damaged-item returns by checking and wrapping items carefully before loading.
Education
Secondary School CertificateNile Crescent Secondary School, Cairo, Egypt
2016
Certifications
- UAE light vehicle driving licence (clean)
- Defensive Driving Course
- Basic First Aid
Languages
Arabic (native) · English (good) · Hindi/Urdu (basic)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1Licence type and clean record are in the headline, the first thing a fleet manager checks.
- 2Drops per day, on-time rate and customer rating show speed, reliability and manners.
- 3The safety record is stated directly, which can also matter for insurance.
- 4Cash handling is mentioned because many delivery roles involve collecting payments.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not saying which licence you hold or whether it is clean.
- Leaving out route volume and on-time figures.
- Forgetting to mention knowledge of the local area, which saves training time.
Applying for a delivery driver job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the delivery driver cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
What do delivery companies look for on a driver resume?
A valid licence for the right vehicle, a clean driving record, on-time performance, local knowledge and good customer service.
Should I list traffic fines or points?
You do not need to list them on the resume, but answer honestly if asked. If your record is clean, say so, as it is a strength.