Truck driver resumes are screened first on licence class and endorsements — HR, HC, MC — so those need to be front and centre, followed by evidence of a clean driving record and reliability across the specific type of freight or route work the employer needs.
Professional Summary
HC-licensed truck driver with five years' experience in interstate and metro freight, including refrigerated and general freight loads. Maintains a clean driving record and current medical certificate, with strong route planning and load securing skills.
Example Achievement Bullets
This is an illustrative example, not a real applicant's resume — use it as a guide for tone and structure, then build your own from your real experience.
Not stating your licence class (HR, HC, MC) and current status clearly at the top of the resume — this is the first filter almost every transport employer applies.
Leaving out fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility experience, which is now a compliance requirement across most freight operators.
Failing to mention your driving record, since a clean history is one of the strongest points of difference between similar applicants.
Truck drivers in Australia typically earn between $78,000 and $85,000 a year, with higher earnings for interstate and specialised freight work. A national driver shortage has kept demand strong and pushed wages up in recent years.
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