Sample Truck
Driver Resume
Job applicants applying for a
truck driver position have the option of using either the chronological
resume format or the functional resume format. The chronological
resume format is preferred unless the job applicant falls
into the following categories:
- Changes jobs frequently
- Switching careers
- Large number of jobs in a short time period
The sample drivers resume below uses a traditional chronological resume
format, focusing on education and work experience. This resume format
also allows room for additional information.
John Trimble
2901Glenoak Lane
Birmingham, AL 55555
1-555-555-1212
johnt@email.com
Objective:
To obtain a commercial truck driving position
Education
ABC
Truck Driving School
Completed
intensive 8 week commercial truck driving program
EmploymentHistory
2001-Present
B&R
Freight Company Birmingham, AL
Truck Driver
- Deliver products tovarious locations
- Interact with vendors
- Plan daily delivery routes
- Conduct daily safety inspection of vehicle
1996
to2001
Southern
Freight Lines Atlanta, GA
Truck Driver
- Deliver products to various locations
throughout the Southern U.S.
- Complete log books according to DOT
regulations
- Conduct daily safety inspection of vehicle
Licenses
CDL-Class
A
**Willing
to Relocate
***Capable
of operating heavy machinery
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The above sample truck driver resume clearly indicates the job
applicant’s training through a professional driving school as
well as the necessary license, in this case a Class A CDL.
This information should be clearly highlighted.
The job applicant may also wish to include other pertinent information,
such as willingness to relocate, fluency in foreign languages or the
ability to operate heavy machinery. The applicant may also wish to
mention relevant driving safety record information as well.
You are welcome to copy / use this sample truck driver resume for your
personal use only.
