Career advice · Updated October 2026
How to Write a Driver CV in Kenya: Licence Classes, Experience and Clearances
Driving jobs in Kenya range from personal and office drivers to delivery riders, truck and trailer drivers, and drivers for embassies, NGOs and fuel companies. Employers in every one of these areas look for the same core things: the right licence class, a clean record, experience with the type of vehicle, and someone they can trust with goods, passengers and the company’s name. A driver’s CV should be short, clear and easy to check. This guide shows you how, and the free CV builder will lay it out for you.
Start With Your Licence
Put your driving licence details right under your name: the licence classes on your NTSA smart driving licence and how many years you have held each one. Employers hiring for trucks, buses or trailers filter applications by licence class before anything else, so a CV that does not state the classes is often skipped. If you hold any endorsement or permit needed for the job, such as for public service vehicles or for carrying fuel or hazardous goods, list it with its expiry date.
Driver CV Structure
- Name, phone, email, town and licence classes with years held.
- Profile: years of driving experience, vehicle types and routes you know.
- Experience: employer, vehicle type, routes or area covered, and dates.
- Certificates: defensive driving, first aid, fire safety, forklift or other machinery, with dates.
- Clearances: certificate of good conduct, and any other documents the employer asks for.
- Education: highest level reached, briefly.
- Referees: three past employers or supervisors with phone numbers.
Describe Vehicles and Routes
Be specific. “Drove a 10-tonne truck between Nairobi and Mombasa for three years” tells an employer far more than “experienced driver”. Name the vehicle types you have handled: saloon cars, four-wheel drives, vans, lorries, trailers, buses or motorcycles. Mention routes, towns and terrain you know, including cross-border trips if you have done them. For delivery or logistics roles, say how many drops you handled a day and whether you used a delivery app or tracking system.
Show That You Are Safe and Reliable
Trust is the main thing a driver sells. If you have years without an accident, say so. Mention vehicle care you are responsible for, such as daily checks, keeping logbooks and fuel records, or arranging servicing. If an employer has trusted you with cash collections, VIP passengers or valuable goods, include it. Add a defensive driving certificate if you have one; many corporate and NGO employers ask for it.
Clearances and Documents
Most driving jobs ask for a certificate of good conduct, a copy of your ID and your licence, and some also ask for a medical certificate. Our guide to documents required for jobs in Kenya explains how to get them. Have them ready before applying, because driving jobs are often filled fast. Also read our tips on how to spot fake job adverts; genuine employers do not charge you to apply.
Keep It to One Page
Most drivers do not need more than one page. Use short lines, avoid long paragraphs, and make sure your phone number is correct and switched on. Employers commonly call shortlisted drivers directly.
Build Your Driver CV
Open the free CV builder, choose the compact layout, and put your licence classes in the profile line. Download the PDF and apply for current driver and other jobs. For a short letter to go with it, see how to write a cover letter in Kenya.