Table of Contents
- Overview of Driver Jobs in Pakistan
- Types of Driver Jobs (LTV/HTV/PSV)
- Eligibility, Licences & Required Documents
- Driver Salary in Pakistan (PKR/month)
- Where to Apply — Job Boards & Brand Portals
- City-wise Hiring & Top Employers
- High-EPC Company & Fleet Career Links
- Career Growth Path for Drivers
- CV & Interview Tips for Drivers
- FAQs
1) Overview of Driver Jobs in Pakistan
Pakistan’s mobility, e-commerce and logistics sectors continue to expand in 2025, creating steady demand for professional drivers across private chauffeur (LTV), ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, courier vans, HTV trucks, long-haul trailers, intercity buses/PSV, school buses, ambulances and special equipment (crane, forklift). With the right licence (LTV/HTV) and clean record, both freshers and experienced drivers can secure stable roles offering fixed salaries, per-trip incentives, overtime, accommodation and insurance.
Key drivers of demand include e-commerce growth (Daraz logistics, courier networks), ride-hailing (Careem, inDrive), urban transit (metro/BRT services), industrial corridors (Karachi–Lahore, Faisalabad–Sialkot), and oil & gas distribution (PSO, Shell contractors).
2) Types of Driver Jobs (LTV/HTV/PSV)
| Category | Roles & Vehicles | Typical Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Private/Chauffeur (LTV) | Executive chauffeur, family driver, corporate pool | Private households, corporates, embassies |
| Cab / Ride-Hailing | Sedan, hatchback, 7-seater (LTV + commercial badge where required) | Careem, inDrive, local taxi fleets |
| Delivery / Last-Mile | Bike riders, delivery vans (LTV) | Foodpanda, Daraz, quick-commerce & grocers |
| Courier / Line-haul | Courier vans & pickups (LTV) | TCS, Leopards, M&P, DHL, Gery’s FedEx |
| HTV / Long-Haul | Truck, trailer, tanker (HTV) | 3PLs, industrial fleets, oil & gas contractors |
| Passenger / PSV | Intercity buses, city buses, coasters, school bus | Daewoo/Intercity operators, BRT/Metro operators |
| Healthcare & Special | Ambulance, cash-in-transit van, airport ground-side | Hospitals, banks/CMS, ground-handling firms |
| Equipment | Forklift, crane, reach-stacker (port/logistics) | Ports, ICDs, warehouses, SEZs |
3) Eligibility, Licences & Required Documents
- Education: Middle/Matric (private/cab/delivery), Intermediate preferred for corporate fleets; technical diplomas for equipment operator roles.
- Licences: LTV for cars/vans; HTV for trucks/trailers/tankers; PSV/badge where applicable for passenger vehicles (city/intercity/school). Confirm provincial rules with your local Licensing Authority.
- Experience: Freshers possible in delivery & ride-hailing; 2–5 years for HTV/long-haul; clean driving history preferred.
- Documents: CNIC, valid driving licence (LTV/HTV), passport (if needed), domicile (where required), police verification, medical/eye test, bank account/IBAN, recent photos.
- Skills: Defensive driving, road-safety SOPs, GPS/app usage, basic vehicle checks (tyres, fluids), customer etiquette, cargo restraint basics.
4) Driver Salary in Pakistan (PKR/month)
| Role | Typical Salary (PKR) | Common Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Private Chauffeur (LTV) | PKR 45,000 – 90,000 | Meals, overtime, sometimes accommodation |
| Ride-Hailing (Careem/inDrive) | PKR 50,000 – 120,000 (with incentives/fuel) | Surge bonuses, flexible hours |
| Delivery Rider/Van | PKR 35,000 – 70,000 | Per-order incentive, fuel support |
| Courier Van / Line-haul | PKR 45,000 – 80,000 | Night allowance, PF/insurance (company-wise) |
| HTV Truck / Trailer | PKR 70,000 – 150,000 | DA/outstation allowance, performance bonus |
| Bus / PSV (City/Intercity) | PKR 60,000 – 120,000 | Fixed shift, PF/ESI-like coverage where offered |
| Ambulance / Cash-Van | PKR 55,000 – 100,000 | Risk allowance, training, insurance |
| Crane/Forklift/Reach-stacker | PKR 90,000 – 180,000 | Port allowances, OT |
| Driver Supervisor/Trainer | PKR 100,000 – 200,000 | Bonuses, night/outstation pay |
ASCII Salary Chart (PKR/month) Delivery (50k) ██████ Private (60k) ███████ Courier (60k) ███████ Ride-hailing (85k) ██████████ Bus PSV (90k) ███████████ HTV (110k) █████████████ Ambulance (80k) █████████ Forklift/Crane (120k) ██████████████ Supervisor (150k) █████████████████
Note: Actual earnings vary by city, fuel costs, shift, OT, trip count and whether you own/lease the vehicle.
5) Where to Apply — Job Boards & Brand Portals
National Job Boards
- Rozee — Driver Jobs
- Mustakbil — Driver
- Indeed Pakistan — Driver
- LinkedIn — Driver Jobs Pakistan
- National Job Portal (Govt)
Ride-Hailing Enrollment
Delivery & E-commerce
Courier Companies
- TCS — Careers
- Leopards — Careers
- M&P (Muller & Phipps) — Careers
- DHL Pakistan — Careers
- Gery’s FedEx — Careers
Industrial & Oil/Gas (Fleet)
6) City-wise Hiring & Top Employers
Karachi
Largest demand across all categories: cab/ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, courier vans, port/logistics HTV, forklift/crane. Consider: Careem, inDrive Karachi, Foodpanda Riders, Daraz Logistics, DHL, TCS, Leopards, Gery’s FedEx.
Lahore
High hiring for chauffeurs, cab drivers, delivery, courier vans, and PSV (BRT/Metro bus). Look at: Careem, inDrive Lahore, TCS, Leopards, Daraz.
Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Corporate chauffeur jobs (embassies, diplomatic missions, NGOs) and cab/airport runs. Check: LinkedIn Islamabad, inDrive Islamabad, Rozee.
Faisalabad
Textile and industrial clusters need van/HTV drivers, warehouse equipment operators. Explore: TCS, M&P, Daraz.
Multan
Agri-produce logistics and courier demand: delivery riders, courier vans, HTV intercity. Try: Indeed Multan, Rozee.
Peshawar
City bus/BRT (PSV), ride-hailing, courier & last-mile. Check: inDrive Peshawar, Mustakbil Peshawar.
Quetta
Courier logistics and intercity HTV; growing demand for equipment operators in warehouses. Browse: Indeed Quetta, Mustakbil.
Sialkot
Export manufacturing hub; strong need for courier vans, air-cargo runs. Employers: TCS, DHL, Gery’s FedEx.
Gujranwala
Industrial estates → van/HTV, forklift roles common. Search: Rozee, Indeed.
Hyderabad (Sindh)
Retail distribution + courier networks; demand for delivery riders and vans. Try: Mustakbil Hyderabad, Indeed.
7) High-EPC Company & Fleet Career Links
Ride-hailing & Delivery
- Careem — Captain Sign-up
- inDrive — Drivers (Pakistan cities)
- Foodpanda — Rider Program
- Daraz — Logistics Careers
Courier, 3PL & Freight
Industrial & Oil/Gas (Fleet & Tankers)
Hospitals & Ambulance Networks
8) Career Growth Path for Drivers
- LTV Chauffeur → Senior Chauffeur → Fleet Supervisor → Transport Manager
- Ride-hailing → Premium/Business Class → Fleet Lead
- Delivery Rider → Van Driver → Route Lead → Hub Supervisor
- HTV Driver → Trainer/Assessor → Line-haul Lead → Fleet Ops Manager
- Bus/PSV → Senior Captain → Depot Controller
- Equipment Operator → Senior Operator → Yard/Port Shift In-charge
9) CV & Interview Tips for Drivers
- Quantify reliability: “0 accidents in 3 years”, “98% on-time arrivals”, “4.9 rider rating”.
- Route mastery: Airports, industrial zones, ports, major hospitals, embassies, ring roads of your city.
- Tech readiness: Google Maps, Careem/inDrive apps, e-POD scanners, route planning.
- Vehicle care: Daily checks (tyres, oil, coolant), basic troubleshooting, cleanliness standards.
- Documents ready: CNIC, licence (LTV/HTV/PSV), police verification, medical/eye test, bank IBAN.
- Dress & etiquette: Neat attire, polite communication; crucial for chauffeur/hospitality roles.
10) FAQs
Q1. Which driver jobs pay the most in Pakistan?
Answer: Long-haul HTV truck/trailer, oil & gas tanker routes, premium corporate chauffeur and specialised equipment operator roles (port/yard) usually pay the highest with OT/allowances.
Q2. Do I need a PSV/commercial badge for taxi/bus?
Answer: Many passenger-carrying roles require a PSV or route permit in addition to LTV/HTV. Confirm with your provincial Licensing Authority/BRT operator.
Q3. Can freshers start without experience?
Answer: Yes. Start with delivery or ride-hailing to build route knowledge, then move up to corporate chauffeur or upgrade to HTV for higher pay.
Q4. What impacts my monthly earnings the most?
Answer: City demand, hours worked, fuel/maintenance costs, incentives, and whether you own/lease the vehicle.
Q5. How do I avoid fake job ads?
Answer: Apply via the official company portals and trusted national job boards listed here; never pay any agent upfront.