Entry level
Light Vehicle Driver
Careful light vehicle driver with a UAE licence and one year of delivery driving across Dubai and Sharjah. No accidents, strong route knowledge.
Drivers, security & logistics
Driver CV for UAE jobs
Driving jobs in the UAE (light vehicle, heavy truck, bus and delivery) are hired on your UAE licence category, clean record and road knowledge.
Pick a starting point
Three example CVs written for the UAE. Pick the one closest to your level, then replace every line with your own facts. The people and employers are fictional.
Experienced
Heavy Vehicle Driver
Heavy vehicle driver with seven years in the UAE driving trailers and tippers for construction and port logistics. Clean record and safety-trained.
Senior / lead
Transport Supervisor
Transport supervisor with twelve years in the UAE, including eight as a bus and light vehicle driver, now managing a fleet of 45 vehicles and 60 drivers.
Words UAE employers search for
Use the ones that are true for you, in the same wording as the job ad.
- UAE driving licence
- Light vehicle
- Heavy vehicle
- Bus licence
- Clean driving record
- Route knowledge
- Salik / toll routes
- Vehicle inspection
- Delivery
- GPS navigation
- Defensive driving
- Customer handling
Licences and certificates
- State your UAE licence type (light vehicle, heavy truck, heavy bus) and year issued
- RTA limousine or school bus permits if you hold them
- A defensive driving certificate is a plus
Tips
- Put the licence type and its expiry right at the top.
- Say which emirates you know well.
- Mention zero accidents or fines if true.
Questions
How long should a driver CV be in the UAE?
One page for up to about five years of experience, two pages if you have more. Put your most recent job first.
Which template is best for a driver CV?
For online applications, pick an ATS-safe single-column layout such as Classic, Editorial or Gulf Formal. For emailing a hiring manager, a designed layout can look sharper.
What should a driver include on a UAE CV?
State your UAE licence type (light vehicle, heavy truck, heavy bus) and year issued