Industries · Logistics and warehousing
Hiring drivers and warehouse staff
Last updated 7 October 2026 · By the Rezumz team
The short answer
To screen drivers and warehouse staff, check licences and certifications first, because they are legal requirements, then safety record and relevant experience, then shift availability. A licence on a CV is a claim: confirm it with the issuing authority or an approved checking service before the person starts work.
Logistics hiring has hard requirements, such as the right licence class, a forklift certificate or a clean record where the job needs one, and an operational need to fill shifts. Candidates may not have polished CVs and may apply from a phone. A good process makes it easy to apply, collects the must-haves in the application and keeps a record of what was checked.
Try it free →What to look for on a CV
Licence class and endorsements
Look for the licence class and any endorsements the vehicle needs. The class differs by country and vehicle type, so list exactly what the role requires.
Equipment certificates
Forklift, reach-truck and similar certificates are often required. Note what is held and when it expires.
Safety record and training
Ask about safety training and any record the job requires. Handle driving records and incidents through the proper, lawful check, not by guess.
Shift and route fit
Nights, early starts, rotating shifts and distance from the site decide who can work. Ask early.
Similar operations
Cold chain, hazardous goods, parcel sorting and pallet work are different. Match the kind of operation.
Mistakes that cost you good candidates
- Accepting a licence or certificate on the CV's word instead of checking it at source.
- Asking about health or age when the question should be about the ability to do the duties safely.
- Requiring a formal CV for roles where a phone-friendly application would reach more people.
- Not recording what was checked and when, which matters if a safety incident later raises questions.
How Rezumz fits
01Apply page with your must-have questions
Ask whether the candidate holds the required licence and certificate, has the right to work and can work the shifts. A required answer of no flags the candidate for you to review.
02Certifications in the match
Certifications read from the CV are shown against the requirements, with the line that mentions them.
03A form for licence details
Send a short form that asks for licence class, certificate dates and availability, and keep the answers on the record so the check you do later has something to compare to.
04Offer and signature
Send an offer letter with an approval trail and an online signature, so start dates and terms are on record.
What it doesn't do
- Rezumz does not verify licences, registrations or certificates, and it does not run background, criminal-record or right-to-work checks. You do those through the official register or an approved provider.
- It does not post jobs to job boards or schedule shifts. Candidates arrive through your own apply link, your CV inbox, uploads or a CSV import.
- Rezumz does not check driving records or licences, and it does not manage drivers' hours or compliance after hiring.
- It does not run fleet or route planning.
Checks and rules differ by country and change over time. Treat this page as a guide, not legal advice, and see the Trust Centre for how we handle data and what we do not have yet.
Questions
How do I verify a driver's licence?
Use the issuing authority's checking service or an approved provider in your country, and record the date. Rezumz keeps the candidate's answers and your notes, but does not verify the licence.
Can warehouse candidates apply from a phone?
Yes. The apply page is a simple web form that works on a phone.
Is Rezumz suitable for a large logistics company?
It suits small and mid-sized operators. For thousands of applicants a week, a dedicated high-volume system may fit better.
Try it on one real role
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