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Application Letter / Driver
Application letter for a driver job
By Alexander Phillip · Career Coach and Recruitment Expert · Updated October 2026
Quick answer
An application letter for a driver job names the post, then shows your licence class, your years of driving, the vehicles you have driven and your safety record. Mention routes or areas you know and that you keep vehicles maintained. Keep it to one page and attach your CV and a copy of your driving licence.
- Experienced and short samples
- Licence details employers check
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What an employer checks in a driver's letter
- Your licence class, exactly as it is written on your licence, and that it is valid
- Years of driving and the vehicles you drove: saloon cars, vans, buses, trucks or machinery
- Your safety record: no accidents or offences, if that is true
- Routes and areas you know well
- Daily vehicle checks, logbooks and basic maintenance
- Any extra permit your job needs, such as a public service vehicle badge
Sample: experienced driver
Joseph Kamau
P.O. Box 6120, Thika
+254 733 000 000 · joseph.kamau@email.com
2 June 2026
The Transport Manager,
Highland Distributors Ltd,
P.O. Box 4400, Nairobi.
Dear Sir or Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER
I wish to apply for the post of driver advertised on 28 May 2026. I hold a valid driving licence for light and medium goods vehicles and I have driven professionally for seven years.
For the last four years I have delivered goods for a wholesaler across Nairobi, Thika and Murang'a. I carry out daily vehicle checks, keep the trip logbook and fuel records, and I have had no accident in that time.
I have attached my CV, a copy of my driving licence and two references. I am available for an interview and a driving test at any time.
Yours faithfully,
Joseph Kamau
Sample: simple short driver letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PERSONAL DRIVER
I am applying for the post of personal driver. I have a valid driving licence, five years of driving experience in Lusaka and a clean record. I am punctual, I keep vehicles clean and serviced, and I can work early mornings and weekends.
My CV and a copy of my licence are attached. Thank you for considering me.
Yours faithfully,
Mwila Banda
Driving public service vehicles in Kenya?
Drivers of matatus, buses and other public service vehicles in Kenya also need a PSV badge from the National Transport and Safety Authority. If you have one, name it in your letter and attach a copy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an application letter for a driver job?
Name the post, then give your licence class, years of driving, the vehicles you have driven and your safety record. Mention routes you know and that you look after vehicles. Attach your CV and a copy of your licence.
What is a simple application letter for a driver position?
Three short paragraphs: the post you want and your licence, your experience and record, and your availability with the documents attached. The short sample on this page shows one.
Should I attach my driving licence to my application?
Yes, attach a clear copy of both sides. Employers check the class and expiry date before they invite you for a driving test.
How do I write a CV for a driver job?
Our driver CV guide covers the licence details, driving record and skills to list. Your letter and CV should give the same licence class and dates.
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