Trailer is a broad term, generally used to refer to an unpowered container, sleeper, or caravan that needs to be attached to some vehicle or tractor in order to be driven.
Trailer driving is very different than other heavy vehicle driving since it’s more like towing, using a powered engine of another vehicle.
One has to be very careful while trailer driving since trailers are usually long and remain in constant swinging motion while being driven.
General requirements for the position include expert driving skills and a commercial driver’s license.
Related: Truck Driver Cover Letter
Trailer Driver Resume Example
Timothy Andrews
86 Ryder Square, Cincinnati, OH 72231
(003)555-4444
timothy @ email . com
TRAILER DRIVER
Clean driving, medical and criminal record
SUMMARY
A passionate heavy vehicle driver with solid experience in driving tractor/dump trailers safely and timely to the assigned location. Equipped with adequate map reading skills and knowledgeable of traffic laws regarding trailer mobility.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Class A CDL with Hazardous Material Endorsement
- Proficient in transporting trailers to and from far off locations during shift timings
- Well versed in attaching and detaching trailers securely to and from the powered vehicle
- Adept at coordinating with the route manager and other drivers regarding road clearance
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Transporting goods timely in a secure and careful manner so as to avoid any damage to the merchandise
- Maintaining merchandise logs and transported material inventories
- Map reading and finding alternate routes in case of road blockage
- Performing precautionary maintenance of the trailer and attached vehicle/ tractor
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- Handled an urgent, high volume merchandise delivery single-handedly (from the loading till transportation, delivery, and unloading) during Christmas holidays when the staff was short.
- Attained employee of the month six times in four years due to exceptional punctuality and secure transportation of assigned merchandise.
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Trailer Driver
ECM Movers, Cincinnati, OH
May 2013 – present
• Attach and detach loaded and unloaded trailers to drawing machinery (trucks or tractors)
• Secure trailer attachment via chain locks responsibly
• Help in loading and unloading of trailers, securing the packing using pads and other safety packing materials
• Deliver and unload the goods on time and receive signatures on the delivery receipt from the recipient
Trailer Driver
City Movers, Cincinnati, OH
Aug 2009 – May 2013
• Performed precautionary maintenance of the trailer and drawing vehicle
• Washed and cleaned the vehicle and trailer weekly
• Maintained merchandise distribution inventories
EDUCATION
GED
City School, Cincinnati, OH (2004)
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Exceptional physical stamina and eye-hand coordination
- Basic knowledge of heavy machinery engine mechanics
- Bilingual (Spanish, English)