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Create CVIf you’re applying for driving jobs in the U.S., the short answer is this:
Use a resume, not a CV.
In the U.S. job market, a resume is the standard document for drivers. It’s typically 1 page, focused on relevant experience, licenses, and safety record. A CV (curriculum vitae) is longer and more detailed, but it’s only used in academic, medical, or research fields.
For driver roles like truck driver, delivery driver, or chauffeur, employers expect a concise, job-specific resume that highlights your qualifications quickly.
If you submit a CV instead of a resume, you risk looking inexperienced or out of touch with hiring expectations.
You should use a resume if you’re applying for:
Truck driver jobs
Delivery driver roles
CDL driver positions
Rideshare or chauffeur jobs
Warehouse or logistics driver roles
These employers want quick, scannable information, not a long document.
A CV may be used only if:
You are applying for an academic or training-related driving role
Hiring managers in logistics and transportation often review dozens or hundreds of applications daily. They don’t have time to read long documents.
A resume works better because it:
Highlights your CDL class, endorsements, and certifications immediately
Shows your driving experience and safety record clearly
Keeps the focus on relevant skills only
Fits into applicant tracking systems (ATS)
A CV, on the other hand, adds unnecessary detail and slows down decision-making.
You’re documenting a full career history for internal or international use
The employer specifically asks for a CV
Otherwise, stick to a resume.
Here’s a clear breakdown of how they differ:
Resume: 1 page (standard)
CV: 2 or more pages
Resume: Get hired quickly for a specific job
CV: Full career documentation
Resume: Relevant driving experience, licenses, safety
CV: Full history, including education, publications, and unrelated roles
Resume: Tailored for each job
CV: Usually static and comprehensive
Resume: Standard for driver jobs
CV: Rarely used outside academia
To outperform other applicants, your resume must focus on what employers actually care about.
Include clearly:
CDL Class (A, B, or C)
Endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples)
License status and expiration
This should be easy to spot within seconds.
Focus on:
Type of vehicles driven (semi-trucks, box trucks, vans)
Routes (local, regional, OTR)
Load types (freight, hazardous materials, refrigerated goods)
This is a major hiring factor.
Include:
Accident-free miles
Clean driving record
DOT compliance experience
Relevant skills include:
Route planning
GPS and ELD systems
Vehicle inspection
Time management
Customer interaction
Examples:
OSHA training
Defensive driving certification
Hazmat certification
Here’s a proven structure you can follow:
Your Name
Phone Number
Location
Experienced CDL Class A driver with 5+ years of OTR experience. Maintained a clean driving record with over 300,000 accident-free miles. Skilled in route planning, DOT compliance, and on-time delivery.
CDL Class A
Hazmat Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
DOT Medical Card
Truck Driver – XYZ Logistics
Jan 2021 – Present
Delivered freight across 15+ states with 98% on-time rate
Logged 150,000+ accident-free miles
Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Delivery Driver – ABC Supply Co.
Jun 2018 – Dec 2020
Completed 50+ daily deliveries in urban routes
Maintained perfect customer satisfaction score
Reduced delivery time by optimizing routes
Route optimization
ELD systems
Vehicle maintenance checks
Time management
This shows how a CV differs, but again, do not use this format for most U.S. jobs.
Detailed overview of entire driving career, including training, education, and extended experience.
Includes all roles, even unrelated ones, going back many years.
Expanded with full details, certifications, and training programs.
Awards
Publications or training contributions
Professional memberships
This format is too long and unnecessary for standard driver roles.
If your goal is to get interviews quickly:
A focused, 1-page resume will always outperform a CV.
Why?
Recruiters scan resumes in 6 to 10 seconds
A resume surfaces key info instantly
A CV hides important details in too much text
In high-volume hiring environments like trucking and logistics, speed matters.
This signals you don’t understand hiring expectations.
Employers don’t need your entire work history. Focus on driving-related experience.
If this isn’t immediately visible, your resume may be skipped.
Each job may require slightly different emphasis. Tailor your resume accordingly.
Your safety record is one of your strongest assets. Use it.
If you’re unsure which to use, ask yourself:
Am I applying for a standard driving job in the U.S.?
If yes → Use a resume.
That’s it.
Short, targeted resume
Clear CDL and endorsements
Quantified achievements (miles, deliveries, safety stats)
Easy-to-scan format
Long CVs
Generic job descriptions
Missing license details
Overly complex formatting
For driver jobs in the U.S., the choice is simple:
Use a 1-page resume that highlights your licenses, experience, and safety record.
A CV is almost never required and can hurt your chances if used incorrectly.
Focus on clarity, relevance, and speed. That’s what gets interviews.
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