Carriers hire CDL drivers who are safe, legal and on time. A strong CDL driver resume shows your license class and endorsements up front, then proves your record with numbers, such as miles, on-time delivery and clean inspections.
Below are five CDL driver resume samples for Class A, tanker, doubles, straight truck and school bus jobs, followed by a free builder with three starting points. Make your own, then print it or copy it.
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5 CDL Driver Resume Samples
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Class A Over-the-Road CDL Driver Resume Sample
Kansas City, MO | (555) 010-0812 | eric.miller@email.com
SUMMARY
Safe, dependable CDL Class A over-the-road driver with 10 years and more than 1.1 million miles on the road. Skilled in DOT compliance, ELD logs, load securement and on-time delivery, with a clean driving record and no preventable accidents.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Drove more than 1.1 million miles with 0 preventable accidents
• Delivered 98% of loads on time over 5 years across 40 states
• Earned Driver of the Year in 2025 for safety and on-time delivery
EXPERIENCE
CDL Class A Driver, Cinderfield Freight, Kansas City, MO | 2021 to present
• Drive about 2,600 miles a week on dry van routes across 40 states with a 98% on-time delivery rate
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every shift and pass 100% of roadside inspections
• Keep ELD logs 100% compliant with hours-of-service rules
• Secure loads of up to 44,000 pounds and keep damage claims below 1%
• Mentor 6 new drivers on routes, logs and inspections
CDL Class A Driver, Marrowick Transport, Omaha, NE | 2016 to 2021
• Drove about 2,400 miles a week with 0 preventable accidents
• Delivered 97% of loads on time and called customers about delays within 30 minutes
• Passed 4 of 4 DOT audits of logs and paperwork with 0 violations
• Cut fuel use by 6% through smooth driving and idle reduction
• Covered 30 extra runs during peak season
EDUCATION
Professional Truck Driving School Certificate | 2016
High School Diploma | 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL Class A | 2016
Air brakes endorsement | 2016
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
SKILLS
Clean driving record | Pre-trip inspections | DOT compliance | ELD logs | Load securement | Route planning | On-time delivery
Class A Tanker CDL Driver Resume Sample
Baton Rouge, LA | (555) 010-0834 | brandon.foster@email.com
SUMMARY
Careful CDL Class A tanker driver with 7 years of experience hauling fuel and chemicals under tank and hazmat endorsements. Skilled in DOT and hazmat compliance, safe loading and unloading, and ELD logs, with a clean record and no spills.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Hauled more than 1,200 loads with 0 spills and 0 preventable accidents
• Passed 100% of DOT and hazmat inspections over 5 years
• Delivered 99% of loads on time across 9 states
EXPERIENCE
CDL Class A Tanker Driver, Dalecrest Fuel Haulers, Baton Rouge, LA | 2022 to present
• Haul about 7 tanker loads a week of fuel across 9 states
• Complete hazmat paperwork and placarding on 100% of loads
• Check tank seals, valves and hoses before every trip with 0 leaks
• Pass 100% of DOT and hazmat roadside inspections
• Train 5 new tanker drivers on loading, unloading and safety checks
CDL Class A Driver, Ravenmoor Tank Lines, Lake Charles, LA | 2019 to 2022
• Hauled chemicals and liquid products about 2,200 miles a week
• Delivered 98% of loads on time
• Kept ELD logs 100% compliant for 3 years
• Completed 150 safe unloads at plants and terminals
• Covered 20 extra runs during peak season
EDUCATION
Professional Truck Driving School Certificate | 2019
High School Diploma | 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL Class A | 2019
Tank and hazmat (X) endorsement | 2020
TWIC card | 2020
SKILLS
Hazmat handling | Tanker operations | DOT compliance | Safe loading and unloading | ELD logs | Spill prevention | On-time delivery
Class A Doubles and Triples CDL Driver Resume Sample
Salt Lake City, UT | (555) 010-0856 | gregory.nelson@email.com
SUMMARY
Skilled CDL Class A driver with 9 years of experience pulling doubles and triples on regional less-than-truckload routes. Experienced in dock work, trailer hookups, mountain driving and customer service, with a record of on-time delivery and no preventable accidents.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Drove more than 700,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
• Delivered 99% of loads on time over 3 straight years
• Hooked and dropped 30 trailers a week with 0 incidents
EXPERIENCE
CDL Class A Driver, Overton Ridge Express, Salt Lake City, UT | 2020 to present
• Pull doubles on regional routes of about 1,900 miles a week across 6 states
• Hook and drop about 30 trailers a week with 0 incidents
• Deliver 99% of loads on time and check each load against the bill of lading
• Drive mountain passes safely in snow and ice with 0 weather-related accidents
• Mentor 4 new drivers on doubles, hookups and winter driving
CDL Class A Driver, Glenhollow Freight, Boise, ID | 2017 to 2020
• Drove about 2,000 miles a week on less-than-truckload routes
• Made 8 to 10 stops a day with 98% on-time delivery
• Passed 3 of 3 DOT roadside inspections with 0 violations
• Kept logs and paperwork 100% accurate
• Covered 22 extra shifts during peak season
EDUCATION
Professional Truck Driving School Certificate | 2017
High School Diploma | 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL Class A | 2017
Doubles and triples (T) endorsement | 2018
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
SKILLS
Doubles and triples | Trailer hookups | Mountain and winter driving | DOT compliance | ELD logs | Load securement | Customer communication
Class B Straight Truck CDL Driver Resume Sample
DENNIS WALKER
Louisville, KY | (555) 010-0879 | dennis.walker@email.com
SUMMARY
Dependable CDL Class B driver with 6 years of experience in straight trucks and box trucks, making 20 to 30 food and supply deliveries a day. Skilled in air brakes, liftgates, paperwork and customer service, with a record of on-time deliveries and no preventable accidents.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Completed 28 stops a day on average with 99% on-time delivery
• Kept damage claims below 1% of deliveries for 4 years
• Drove 200,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
EXPERIENCE
CDL Class B Driver, Pennyfield Foods Distribution, Louisville, KY | 2022 to present
• Make about 28 stops a day in a 26-foot refrigerated truck with 99% on-time delivery
• Keep refrigerated food within 2 degrees of the set temperature on every run
• Load and secure up to 12,000 pounds of freight and keep damage claims below 1%
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every shift with 0 missed items
• Train 4 new drivers on routes, liftgates and temperature logs
CDL Class B Driver, Ashby Cross Delivery, Lexington, KY | 2020 to 2022
• Delivered about 22 stops a day in a straight truck with 98% on-time delivery
• Planned routes with GPS to save about 35 minutes a day
• Drove 70,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
• Collected signatures and checked 100% of deliveries against the manifest
• Covered 20 extra shifts when the team was short-staffed
EDUCATION
Commercial Driving Course Certificate | 2020
High School Diploma | 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL Class B with air brakes | 2020
Defensive Driving course | 2024
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
SKILLS
Air brakes | Liftgate operation | Load securement | Temperature logs | Route planning | Paperwork accuracy | Customer service
Class B School Bus CDL Driver Resume Sample
SHARON ROBERTS
Madison, WI | (555) 010-0897 | sharon.roberts@email.com
SUMMARY
Patient, safety-first CDL Class B school bus driver with 12 years of experience carrying students to and from school. Skilled in route safety, student management, pre-trip inspections and clear communication with parents, with a clean record and no preventable accidents.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Drove more than 150,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
• Arrived on time on 95% of school days over 5 years
• Completed 24 safe field trips for groups of up to 52 students
EXPERIENCE
CDL Class B School Bus Driver, Fairhollow School District, Madison, WI | 2018 to present
• Drive 2 routes a day with up to 52 students and 18 stops each
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every shift with 0 missed items
• Run 12 evacuation drills a year with every student safely off the bus in under 2 minutes
• Meet with parents and teachers about 15 student concerns a year
• Train 5 new drivers on routes, safety and student management
CDL Class B Passenger Driver, Tamarack Charter Lines, Green Bay, WI | 2014 to 2018
• Drove charter and shuttle trips of up to 45 passengers
• Completed about 200 trips a year with 0 preventable accidents
• Kept 98% on-time arrival for scheduled pickups
• Checked tires, brakes and emergency exits before every trip
• Covered 25 extra shifts during peak season
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
CDL Class B | 2014
Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements | 2014
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
SKILLS
Student safety | Route knowledge | Pre-trip inspections | Emergency procedures | Communication with parents | Defensive driving | Reliability
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DAVID MORGAN
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0584 | david.morgan@email.com
Summary
Safe, dependable CDL Class A driver with 8 years and more than 900,000 miles on the road. Skilled in DOT compliance, ELD logs, load securement and on-time delivery, with a clean driving record and no preventable accidents.
Careful CDL Class B driver with 5 years of experience in straight trucks and box trucks, making 20 to 30 stops a day. Skilled in air brakes, load securement, paperwork and customer service, with a record of on-time deliveries and no preventable accidents.
Reliable CDL Class A tanker driver with 9 years of experience hauling fuel and chemicals under tank and hazmat endorsements. Skilled in DOT and hazmat compliance, safe loading and unloading, and ELD logs, with a clean record and no spills.
Selected Achievements
- Drove more than 900,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
- Delivered 98% of loads on time over 4 years
- Passed 100% of DOT roadside inspections over 5 years
- Completed 25 stops a day on average with 99% on-time delivery
- Kept damage claims below 1% of deliveries for 4 years
- Drove 150,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
- Hauled more than 1,000 loads with 0 spills and 0 preventable accidents
- Passed 100% of DOT and hazmat inspections over 6 years
- Delivered 99% of loads on time across 8 states
Experience
CDL Class A Driver, Rookwood Freight, Charlotte, NC | 2022 to present
- Drive about 2,500 miles a week on routes across 12 states with a 98% on-time delivery rate
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every shift and pass 100% of roadside inspections
- Keep ELD logs 100% compliant with hours-of-service rules
- Secure loads of up to 45,000 pounds and keep damage claims below 1%
- Mentor 4 new drivers on routes, logs and inspections
CDL Class A Driver, Elkhaven Transport, Greensboro, NC | 2018 to 2022
- Drove about 2,300 miles a week with 0 preventable accidents
- Delivered 97% of loads on time and called customers about delays within 30 minutes
- Passed 3 of 3 DOT audits of logs and paperwork with 0 violations
- Backed into about 15 tight docks a week with 0 incidents
- Covered 25 extra runs during peak season
CDL Class B Driver, Birchmont Supply Delivery, Spokane, WA | 2023 to present
- Make 25 stops a day in a 26-foot box truck with 99% on-time delivery
- Load and secure up to 10,000 pounds of freight and keep damage claims below 1%
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every shift with 0 missed items
- Check each delivery against the manifest and collect signatures on all 25 stops
- Train 3 new drivers on routes and truck handling
CDL Class B Driver, Coldwater Pass Delivery, Tacoma, WA | 2021 to 2023
- Delivered about 20 stops a day in a straight truck with 98% on-time delivery
- Planned routes with GPS to save about 30 minutes a day
- Drove 60,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents
- Reported 100% of maintenance problems within 24 hours
- Covered 18 extra shifts when the team was short-staffed
CDL Class A Tanker Driver, Highmarsh Carriers, Albuquerque, NM | 2021 to present
- Haul about 6 tanker loads a week of fuel and chemicals across 8 states
- Complete hazmat paperwork and placarding on 100% of loads
- Keep 0 spills and 0 preventable accidents over 5 years
- Pass 100% of DOT and hazmat roadside inspections
- Train 5 new tanker drivers on loading, unloading and safety checks
CDL Class A Driver, Verdane Transport, El Paso, TX | 2017 to 2021
- Hauled dry van and tank freight about 2,200 miles a week
- Delivered 98% of loads on time
- Kept ELD logs 100% compliant for 4 years
- Checked tank seals and valves before every trip with 0 leaks
- Covered 30 extra runs during peak season
Education
Professional Truck Driving School Certificate | 2018; High School Diploma | 2014
Commercial Driving Course Certificate | 2021; High School Diploma | 2017
Professional Truck Driving School Certificate | 2017; High School Diploma | 2013
Certifications
- CDL Class A | 2018
- Doubles and triples (T) endorsement | 2020
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
- CDL Class B with air brakes | 2021
- Defensive Driving course | 2024
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
- CDL Class A | 2017
- Tank and hazmat (X) endorsement | 2018
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate | 2026
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Pre-trip inspections
- DOT and hours-of-service compliance
- ELD logs and paperwork
- Load securement
- Air brakes
- Hazmat handling
- Tanker operations
- Doubles and triples
- Route planning and GPS
- On-time delivery
- Customer communication
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| Your situation | Builder choice | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Class A driver on tractor-trailer routes | Class A truck driver, 8 years | Miles, on-time delivery, ELD logs and clean inspections |
| Class B driver in a straight truck or box truck | Class B straight truck driver, 5 years | Stops a day, damage claims and on-time delivery |
| Class A driver with tank and hazmat endorsements | Class A tanker driver, 9 years | Spill-free loads, hazmat compliance and inspection results |
CDL Classes and How to List Them
| CDL class | Vehicles it covers | Example jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Class A | Combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and a trailer over 10,000 pounds | Tractor-trailer, flatbed and tanker truck drivers |
| Class B | A single vehicle of 26,001 pounds or more, or one towing a trailer of 10,000 pounds or less | Straight truck, dump truck, city bus and school bus drivers |
| Class C | Smaller vehicles that carry 16 or more people or hazmat that needs placards | Passenger van and hazmat delivery drivers |
CDL Endorsements and How to List Them
| Endorsement | What it allows | Show it on your resume as |
|---|---|---|
| H | Hazardous materials | Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement | year |
| N | Tank vehicles | Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement | year |
| X | Tank and hazmat together (needs N and H) | Tank and hazmat (X) endorsement | year |
| T | Doubles and triples | Doubles and triples (T) endorsement | year |
| P | Passenger vehicles with 16 or more people | Passenger (P) endorsement | year |
| S | School buses | School Bus (S) endorsement | year |
Rules and tests differ by state, so list only the classes and endorsements printed on your license.
How to Write a CDL Driver Resume
| Section | What to put in it |
|---|---|
| Summary | Two or three lines with your CDL class, years, miles and one strength |
| Selected achievements | Three bullets with numbers, such as miles, on-time rate, accidents or inspections |
| Experience | Two recent jobs, latest first, with five bullets each and a number in every bullet |
| Education | Truck driving school or commercial driving course and year |
| Certifications | CDL class, every endorsement and your DOT medical card date |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
- Start with a short summary. Name your CDL class, years, miles and one strength.
- Add three selected achievements. Use numbers a dispatcher can picture.
- List two recent jobs, latest first. Use five bullets for each, and put a number in every bullet.
- Add education, certifications and skills. Put your CDL class and endorsements where they are easy to see.
- Match the posting. Use the same equipment and route words where they are true.
Selected Achievement Ideas for CDL Drivers
| Achievement idea | Example with a number |
|---|---|
| Safety | Drove 900,000 miles with 0 preventable accidents |
| Reliability | Delivered 98% of loads on time over 4 years |
| Compliance | Passed 100% of DOT roadside inspections over 5 years |
| Cargo care | Kept damage claims below 1% of deliveries |
| Training | Mentored 4 new drivers on routes, logs and inspections |
Keywords for Different CDL Jobs
| Job type | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| Over the road | Dry van, reefer, ELD, hours of service, load securement and trip planning |
| Regional and local | Home time, multi-stop, delivery, dock work and customer communication |
| Tanker and hazmat | Hazmat, placarding, tank endorsement, spill prevention and safe unloading |
| Doubles and LTL | Doubles, trailer hookups, terminal, dock and mountain driving |
| Bus and passenger | School bus, passenger safety, route knowledge and emergency procedures |
CDL Driver Job Facts From the BLS
| Fact (BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median pay (May 2025) | $58,640 a year ($28.19 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | Postsecondary nondegree award (truck driving school programs last 3 to 6 months) |
| Training | Several weeks with a mentor driver after hiring |
| License | CDL required; hazmat needs an extra endorsement |
| Physical exam | Required every 2 years for CDL holders |
| Jobs (2025) | About 2,221,200 |
| Job outlook, 2025 to 2035 | Growth of 4% (about as fast as average) |
| Openings each year, on average | About 214,500 |
These figures cover heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, the largest CDL group. Pay for Class B, tanker and bus jobs varies by employer and state, and these are national figures.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving out your license class. Name it in your summary and certifications.
- Listing endorsements you do not hold. Carriers check your license.
- Listing duties only. Add a number to every bullet.
- Using vague phrases. Replace “safe driver” with miles driven and preventable accidents.
- Typos. Proofread twice and ask someone else to read it.
Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a CDL driver resume include?
A short summary with your CDL class, years and miles, three selected achievements with numbers, two recent jobs with five bullets each, then education, certifications and skills. List your CDL class and every endorsement in the certifications section.
How do I list my CDL class and endorsements?
Write the class and year, such as “CDL Class A | 2018,” then each endorsement with its letter and year, such as “Tank and hazmat (X) endorsement | 2020.” Put the class in your summary too.
What is the difference between Class A and Class B on a resume?
Class A covers combination vehicles, such as tractor-trailers with a trailer over 10,000 pounds. Class B covers single heavy vehicles, such as straight trucks, large buses and dump trucks. Match the class to the vehicles in the posting.
Which endorsements help most?
Hazmat (H), tank (N), the combined tank and hazmat (X) and doubles and triples (T) open more jobs and often pay more. Passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements are needed for bus jobs.
What numbers can I use if I do not track results?
Count miles driven, loads or stops a day, on-time delivery rate, preventable accidents, inspection results, fuel savings and drivers you trained. Ask your dispatcher if you are unsure.
Should I list my DOT medical card?
Yes. List the DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate with the date, since carriers check it. CDL holders need a medical exam at least every 2 years.
How long should a CDL driver resume be?
One page. Dispatchers and recruiters scan quickly, and one page is enough for most driving jobs.
Should I include my driving record?
Mention it through results, such as “0 preventable accidents” and “100% of DOT roadside inspections passed.” Do not paste your full driving record on the resume.
Do I need a trucking school certificate on my resume?
If you have one, list it under education with the year. Many carriers accept a CDL and experience, but a school certificate helps newer drivers.
How do I tailor my resume for a different carrier?
Use the posting’s words, such as dry van, reefer, tanker, flatbed, local or regional, where they are true for you. Move the most relevant achievement to the top of the list.
Conclusion
A good CDL driver resume is short, specific and full of numbers. Show your license class, your endorsements and your safe record, then use the builder above to write yours today.
Related Reading
- CDL driver cover letter sample
- CDL truck driver job description
- Driver achievements for resume
- Truck driver interview questions and answers
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, CDL classifications, endorsements and restrictions. The sample resumes, names and employers are fictional.