Truck Driver resume example

This example shows how a Bristol-based HGV driver can present regional and local haulage experience with clear safety, compliance and delivery results. It uses modest, realistic figures and plain, specific wording.

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Daniel Okafor

Truck Driver

Bristol

Professional summary

Class 1 HGV driver with six years of regional and multi-drop experience across the South West and Midlands. Careful with walkaround checks, tachograph records and load security. Known for on-time deliveries and clear communication with depots and customers.

Experience

HGV Class 1 Driver · Severnside Freight Services
2021 – Present
- Delivered palletised goods to retail and industrial sites across the South West, achieving a 98% on-time rate over a 12-month period
- Completed daily walkaround checks and logged defects through the fleet app, helping the vehicle pass its annual inspection with no major findings
- Secured mixed loads with straps and edge protection, cutting reported transit damage claims on assigned routes by about a third
HGV Class 2 Driver · Avonbridge Distribution
2018 – 2021
- Drove rigid vehicles on multi-drop routes of up to 15 stops per day, collecting signed proof of delivery at every customer site
- Maintained tachograph records in line with drivers' hours rules, with no recorded infringements across three years of driving
- Reversed into tight loading bays and busy city-centre sites without property damage, and supported the dock team to reduce waiting times at pickup

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence · Digital Tachograph · Driver CPC · Walkaround Checks · Load Securement · Drivers' Hours Compliance · Route Planning · Multi-Drop Delivery · Proof of Delivery Handling · Defensive Driving

Education

Level 2 Certificate, Driving Goods Vehicles — Bristol Training Academy (2018)

This example is fictional and written for illustration. Replace every name, company, date and number with your own facts.

Name your licence category (Class 1 or Class 2) and the vehicle types you have driven, so recruiters can match you to the right roles quickly.
Include a safety record you can verify, such as years without a preventable incident or clean tachograph checks, rather than saying you drive safely.
Describe route types in specifics: multi-drop, trunking, regional or night work, with typical stop counts or weekly mileage.
Mention Driver CPC status and any ADR, forklift or tail-lift qualifications near the top, along with the date they stay valid until.
Show reliability with a measurable figure, like your on-time delivery rate or the number of stops you handle per shift.

Should I list every vehicle I have driven?

Focus on the vehicle types relevant to the job you want, such as articulated units, rigids or curtainsiders. A short list with licence class is clearer than a long inventory of makes and models.

How do I show a clean driving record?

State it factually, for example no preventable incidents or no tachograph infringements over a set period. Only include claims you can back up, since employers often check licence and driving history.

Can I apply with limited experience?

Yes. Lead with your licence, Driver CPC, training and any related work like warehouse or van delivery. Be honest about experience level and highlight your inspection habits, reliability and willingness to learn.