Delivery Driver Resume Sample

To write your own Delivery Driver Resume from scratch, follow the instructions in this section.

1. Your format depends on what you are trying to emphasize

For our combination format Delivery Driver Resume Sample, we decided to use a combination format. However, a chronological format is also appropriate. It really depends on what you want to highlight or what you think a hiring manager is going to prefer.

If you want to show how much experience you have, be sure to use the chronological format. However, if you want to focus more on certifications or different licenses you may have, a combination style document is more appropriate. The choice is yours.

2. Common Delivery Driver Skills

• Customer Service and Communication

An important part of your work as a Delivery Driver will be to interface with the recipients of the items you’re delivering. Being friendly, understanding, and willing to listen will get you a long way.

Sometimes problems pop up, and you have to act as the intermediary between your store or warehouse and the customer. Being able to clearly describe issues and problem-solve is important.

• Licenses and Driving Proficiency

Obviously, as a professional driver, you will need to have top notch driving skills. We don’t mean racing skills though – you will need to drive safely and have a good understanding of local laws. Also having the appropriate kind of license is very important to make sure you don’t get fined and your company doesn’t get in trouble. Many states require special commercial licenses. Furthermore, if your van or truck is over a certain size, you will need to be certified to drive it.

There are other examples of driving certifications. Some states require that you have HazMat certification to transport various materials. Others require specific training. If you have any of these added certifications or skills, it also means you can ask for higher pay. So be sure to list the right certifications for the job you want!

• Basic Auto Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair

As a delivery driver, your car, van, or truck is your best friend and most important tool. If it’s not in tip top condition you could run into trouble or lose money. To ensure a hiring manager that you can keep your vehicle in good repair, be sure to list the following skills:

Check engine oil	Check engine coolant	Air filter
Check automatic transmission fluid	Battery	Wipers
Tires	Tire rotation	Cleaning and minor problems

 

• Soft skills

There are a number of soft skills that will also be valuable as a Delivery Driver. While these might not always sound like the most important, listing a few of them on your resume will ensure your future boss you have the right touch for the position. Here are a few solid ones for Delivery Drivers:

Attention to detail	Patience	Hardworking
Self-starter	Good judgement	Calm under pressure
Attentive	Strong troubleshooter	Good memory

 

3. Wrapping Up

Now that you have the tools to write your resume, you should make sure you get all the right sections on the document. Always start with your name and contact information. You can also include a resume introduction, with an overview of your qualifications or a career objective. Next, depending on what format you chose, put your work history (for chronological) or certifications and skills (for combination). After that, place the opposite section depending on your format. At the bottom of the document you can list your education, but keep this section short.

Be sure the text is different for job titles and job duties. Make more important information, like your name and company names, larger than more detailed items like bullet points. Consider using lines to break up the different sections.

If you follow these steps, you should have a great looking resume ready to send out. Good luck!

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