Notice how the job seeker in this sample truck driver resume opens with a clear objective of what he wants. These few well-chosen words will catch any employer's attention. He then lists only those previous work experiences that pertain to this particular job-long haul truck driving. All truck driver resumes should include this vital information.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Jacob Job-Seeker
10 ABC Lane
Any Town, USA 99999
888-888-8888
Objective: Truck Driver
Seeking an interview for long haul truck driving.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional truck driver, Trained, bonded and licensed. Ready for immediate hire for long hauls. Excellent safety record, driver known for reliability and attention to detail.
RESUME of DRIVING EXPERIENCE:
Grass Valley Haulers 2000-2007
Cross-country auto hauls
Capital Trucking, Inc. 1998-2000
Cross-country cattle hauls
TRAINING:
American Truck Driving School, Any Place, USA 1997
RECOGNITION:
American Truck Drivers Association: Driver of the Year - 2005
NOTE: This truck driver resume is a condensed version of a full resume--to serve as an example only. Always consider what the employer is looking for in the truck driver he hires. Tailor your resume to that company.