CDL Driver Resume Template
Built for Class A and Class B drivers — OTR, regional, and local. Highlights endorsements, accident-free miles, and equipment without burying the lead.
- Dedicated lines for license class, endorsements (H, N, T, P, S), and DOT medical status.
- Designed for fleet recruiters who scan the top third of the page in under 10 seconds.
- Handles 5+ carriers without looking like job hopping (because in trucking, it isn't).
Wesley Carter
Driver Profile
Class A CDL driver with 8 years OTR and regional experience, 480,000+ accident-free miles, and Hazmat + Tanker endorsements. Clean MVR, current DOT medical card, and strong record on logbook compliance.
Driving Experience
- Operate a 53' dry van across 38 states; consistent on-time delivery rate above 98%.
- Average 2,800 dispatched miles per week with zero preventable incidents in 4 years.
- Mentor new drivers during 6-week finishing program; 5 successfully promoted to solo OTR.
- Ran dedicated automotive lanes between OH, IN, MI, and KY with home-time every 5 days.
- Maintained perfect ELD/HOS compliance through 4 DOT roadside inspections.
Endorsements & Skills
- Class A CDL
- Hazmat (H)
- Tanker (N)
- Doubles/Triples (T)
- ELD / HOS
- Pre-trip inspections
- DOT compliance
Certifications
- Class A CDL — IN2017
- DOT Medical Card2024
- TWIC Card2023
Education
Frequently asked questions
What should a CDL truck driver resume include?
License class (A or B), endorsements (H, N, T, P, S), total accident-free miles, equipment operated (53' dry van, reefer, flatbed, tanker), DOT medical card status, and a brief MVR statement.
How do I write a truck driver resume with no CDL experience?
Lead with your CDL school and graduation date, road hours logged during training, and any related experience (military driving, delivery, forklift, dispatch). List endorsements you've earned even before your first OTR contract.
Should I list every trucking company I've worked for?
Yes. DOT requires a 10-year employment history during onboarding anyway, so listing each carrier with dates, equipment, and lanes saves a recruiting step. Short stints are normal in trucking and don't penalize you the way they do in other fields.
What endorsements should I highlight first?
Hazmat (H), Tanker (N), and Doubles/Triples (T) are the most valuable for OTR pay tiers. List them in your skills or a dedicated 'Endorsements' line near the top so recruiters see them without scrolling.