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Create ResumeA Class A CDL driver resume should be 1–2 pages, depending on your experience level.
1 page is best for new CDL graduates or drivers with limited experience
2 pages is ideal for experienced drivers with multiple jobs, endorsements, or specialized freight
The goal is simple: include everything relevant to your driving career without adding fluff. Recruiters in trucking spend seconds scanning resumes, so clarity and structure matter more than length alone.
In the U.S. trucking industry, hiring managers care less about strict page limits and more about relevant, scannable information.
Here’s what actually matters from a recruiter’s perspective:
Can they quickly verify your CDL status?
Do they see your driving experience immediately?
Is your safety record clear?
Are endorsements easy to find?
If your resume answers these within seconds, your length is correct.
Use a one-page resume if you are:
A recent CDL A graduate
A student or trainee
A driver with less than 2 years of experience
Someone with limited or unrelated work history
A one-page resume forces you to prioritize only what matters.
Use two pages if you have:
3+ years of CDL A driving experience
Experience with multiple carriers
A well-structured resume makes it easy for recruiters to scan and approve quickly. Follow this exact order:
Include:
Full name
Phone number
Professional email
Location (city, state)
Keep it simple. No graphics.
This is your 2–4 line pitch. Focus on:
Years of experience
Type of driving (OTR, local, regional)
OTR, regional, and local driving history
Hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples endorsements
Specialized freight (reefer, flatbed, oversized loads)
Strong safety or performance records
A second page is not a problem if every line adds value.
Key strengths (safety, on-time delivery, equipment)
Good Example:
Experienced Class A CDL driver with 5+ years of OTR experience, clean MVR, and strong on-time delivery record. Skilled in reefer and dry van operations across 48 states.
This must be near the top. Recruiters look for this first.
Include:
Class A CDL (state issued)
Endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples)
Medical card status
TWIC card (if applicable)
Focus only on job-relevant skills:
Defensive driving
DOT compliance
ELD systems (e.g., Samsara, Omnitracs)
Route planning
Load securement
Vehicle inspections
Avoid generic soft skills like “hardworking.”
List in reverse chronological order.
For each job include:
Company name
Job title
Dates
Key responsibilities and achievements
Use measurable bullet points:
Good Example:
Delivered freight across 48 states with 98% on-time rate
Maintained accident-free record over 250,000 miles
Operated refrigerated trailers maintaining temperature compliance
Include:
CDL training school
High school diploma or GED
Keep this section short.
Include relevant credentials such as:
Defensive driving certification
OSHA training
Hazmat certification
Forklift certification (if relevant)
A clean layout improves both readability and ATS performance.
Use clear section headings
Keep margins standard (0.5–1 inch)
Use a simple font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
Font size: 10–12 for body, 14–16 for headings
Left-align all text
The reverse chronological format is the best choice.
Why?
Shows your most recent driving experience first
Matches how recruiters scan resumes
Works best with ATS systems
Avoid functional or hybrid formats unless you have major employment gaps.
One of the biggest mistakes drivers make is burying their CDL.
Correct placement:
Immediately after summary OR
In a dedicated section right below it
This ensures recruiters don’t miss it.
CDL license details
Endorsements
Driving experience
Safety record
Equipment operated
Irrelevant past jobs (unless transferable)
Personal details (age, marital status)
Long paragraphs
Graphics or icons
Recruiters don’t need your entire work history if it’s unrelated.
A half-page resume signals lack of effort or missing information.
Trying to squeeze everything into one page makes it unreadable.
A cluttered resume reduces scan speed and hurts readability.
From a hiring standpoint, the fastest way to move forward is:
Clear CDL visibility
Strong recent experience
Clean safety record
Easy-to-read format
Recruiters often decide within 6–10 seconds whether to continue reading.
If your resume is structured properly, you instantly stand out.
Use this simple decision rule:
Less than 2 years experience → 1 page
2–5 years experience → 1–2 pages (based on depth)
5+ years experience → 2 pages
If you're unsure, ask yourself:
“Does every line prove I’m a better driver?”
If not, remove it.
Here’s a clean structure you can follow:
Header
Summary
Licenses & Endorsements
Skills
Work Experience
Education
Certifications
This layout works across almost all CDL job applications.
Before sending your resume, confirm:
CDL and endorsements are easy to find
Resume is 1–2 pages max
Bullet points are measurable
No unnecessary design elements
Recent experience is prioritized
If all boxes are checked, your resume is optimized for hiring managers.
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