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An HGV driver in France (chauffeur poids lourd, or conducteur routier) moves goods by rigid truck or articulated lorry, on regional loops that bring you home each evening or on national and international routes with nights in the cab.

The day starts with the walkaround check: tyres, lights, brakes, load restraint, then the driver card goes into the digital tachograph, which records every minute of driving and rest. You load or supervise loading, strap and check the cargo against the delivery notes, and plan the route around weight limits, low bridges and delivery slots. On arrival you deal with warehouse staff, get the CMR consignment note signed and report any damage or reservation. Specialisms change the job a lot: refrigerated goods with temperature logs, tankers, tipper trucks for building sites, container haulage from ports, or dangerous goods under ADR rules.

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[First name Last name]

HGV Driver, Licence C and CE, FCO Valid Until [year]

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

HGV driver with [x] years on articulated lorries (licence CE), mostly national routes in refrigerated transport. I manage my driving and rest times independently, keep temperature records without gaps and hold an ADR basic certificate. Clean record with no lost points on my licence.

Experience

HGV Driver, Articulated Lorry (CE), [Haulage company], [City]

[month year] to present

  • Delivered refrigerated food loads to supermarket warehouses across [region], [x] drops per day
  • Checked and recorded trailer temperatures at each stage and flagged any deviation to the operations desk
  • Managed driving and rest times from the tachograph with no infringements on company audits
  • Secured mixed pallet loads and handled reservations on CMR notes when goods arrived damaged
  • Reduced fuel use on my regular route by applying eco-driving advice from the fleet manager

Resume headlines

  • HGV Driver, Licence C and CE, FCO Valid Until [year]
  • Long-Haul Articulated Lorry Driver | Refrigerated Transport, ADR Basic
  • Regional Rigid Truck Driver Seeking a Day-Route Position

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Recently qualified HGV driver holding licence C and the FIMO goods qualification, obtained through the titre professionnel route in [year]. Trained on rigid trucks with tail lift and on tachograph rules, I am looking for a first regional position where I can build experience on varied deliveries.

Experienced

HGV driver with [x] years on articulated lorries (licence CE), mostly national routes in refrigerated transport. I manage my driving and rest times independently, keep temperature records without gaps and hold an ADR basic certificate. Clean record with no lost points on my licence.

Career change

Former [previous job] who retrained as an HGV driver through a funded titre professionnel course. I bring the punctuality and customer contact of my previous work, now combined with licence C, the FIMO and a forklift CACES.

Tips

  • Put your licence categories, FIMO or FCO with expiry date and driver card at the top: recruiters filter on them first.
  • State the vehicles you have driven (rigid, articulated, tipper, tanker, car transporter) and the type of goods.
  • Say whether you are looking for regional, national or international routes, and whether you accept nights away.
  • List extra certificates such as ADR, CACES forklift or crane, with their validity dates.
  • Mention a clean driving record if you have one; it reassures insurers and employers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Writing 'heavy vehicle licence' without the exact categories (C1, C, CE).
  • Forgetting the FCO renewal date, which suggests your qualification may have lapsed.
  • Listing only employers without saying what you transported.
  • Leaving temp agency missions out, even though they show the range of vehicles you know.

Working as an HGV driver in France

Search for chauffeur poids lourd, conducteur routier, chauffeur PL or chauffeur SPL (super poids lourd, for articulated lorries), and conducteur grand routier for long distance. Driving goods professionally is regulated: you need licence C1, C or CE, a medical check for heavy licences and the driver qualification, obtained through the FIMO or a titre professionnel such as conducteur du transport routier de marchandises, then renewed by the FCO every five years. A driver card is required for the tachograph. EU licences are valid; others usually have to be exchanged. Dangerous goods require an ADR certificate, and interim agencies are a common way in.

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Frequently asked questions

Is my foreign HGV licence valid in France?

A licence issued in another EU or EEA country is valid as it is. Professional driving also needs the driver qualification (code 95 on the licence). Licences from outside the EU must usually be exchanged within a set period after you settle, and exchange depends on agreements with your country; check with the ANTS before applying.

What is the difference between FIMO and FCO?

The FIMO is the initial qualification you take once before driving professionally, unless your titre professionnel or diploma already includes it. The FCO is the refresher course every five years that keeps your qualification valid. Write both dates on your resume so the recruiter sees you can drive straight away.

Should I mention temp agency work?

Yes. Interim missions are very common in road haulage and show you can adapt to different trucks, sites and clients. Group short missions under one line per agency, then list the main clients and vehicle types.

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