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Truck Driver resume example
A strong truck driver resume proves you move freight safely, on time, and within hours-of-service rules. This example shows how to put your license class, clean record, and mileage front and center.
Roy Tanner
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Memphis, TN · [email protected] · (901) 555-0176
Summary
Class A driver with 9 years of OTR and regional experience and 750,000 accident-free miles. Strong record on on-time delivery, electronic logging compliance, and pre-trip inspections. Comfortable with refrigerated, dry van, and flatbed loads.
Experience
OTR Truck Driver · Midwest Freight Lines
2019 - Present- Drove an average of 2,700 miles per week across 28 states with a 98.5% on-time delivery rate.
- Maintained a clean DOT record across 350,000 miles with zero preventable accidents.
- Cut fuel costs by 11% by improving route planning and idle reduction habits.
- Completed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in line with FMCSA standards.
Regional Delivery Driver · Buckeye Distribution Co.
2015 - 2019- Handled up to 18 stops per day for retail accounts within a 250-mile radius.
- Loaded and secured freight up to 45,000 lbs using straps, chains, and load bars.
- Kept customer claim rate under 0.5% through careful handling and accurate paperwork.
Education
CDL Class A Training Program, Ohio Truck Driving Academy
2015- 160-hour program covering road skills, backing, and DOT regulations.
- Passed CDL exam on first attempt.
High School Diploma, Westland High School
2014Skills
CDL Class A · DOT compliance · electronic logging (ELD) · pre-trip inspections · route planning · load securement · hazmat endorsement
What makes a strong truck driver resume
Leads with safety numbers
Recruiters scan for a clean record first. Putting accident-free miles and on-time rate near the top answers their main question fast.
Names the equipment and endorsements
Listing Class A, hazmat, and load types (reefer, dry van, flatbed) helps match the resume to the exact job posting.
Uses real mileage and cost figures
Weekly miles, fuel savings, and claim rates turn vague claims into proof a dispatcher can trust.
Key skills to include
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out license class, endorsements, and expiration dates that hiring managers need to confirm.
- Hiding the safety record instead of stating accident-free miles and on-time delivery percentages.
- Listing duties without numbers, so a 9-year veteran reads the same as a first-year driver.
- Forgetting to mention equipment types and routes (OTR, regional, local) that signal fit for the role.
Questions
Should I list my DOT and accident record on a truck driver resume?
Yes. State accident-free miles and any clean record details near the top. It is the first thing dispatchers and safety managers check.
Do I need to include my CDL class and endorsements?
Always. List your license class, endorsements like hazmat or tanker, and keep them current. Many job filters screen for these directly.
How long should a truck driver resume be?
One page is enough for most drivers. Use two pages only if you have 15-plus years and several relevant roles to detail.
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