Truck driver job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for truck driver at a trucking or logistics company? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Drove a truck safely to deliver goods to customers and warehouses on schedule
Checked tires, brakes, lights, oil and fuel before every trip
Loaded and unloaded cargo and secured it with straps and ropes
Checked delivery receipts and cargo against the trip ticket
Kept a daily log of trips, distances and fuel used
Followed traffic rules and planned routes to avoid delays
Reported breakdowns, accidents and damaged goods to the dispatcher right away
Kept the truck clean and ready for the next trip
A resume objective you can adapt
Licensed professional driver looking for a truck driver job, ready to take long routes and early trips, with a clean driving record and care for every load.
Skills employers ask for
Safe driving on highways and city roads
Reading maps and using GPS
Basic truck checks and simple repairs
Keeping delivery records accurate
Staying alert on long trips
What the interview asks
Tell me about your driving experience. Name the trucks you've driven and the routes, and say how long you drove without accidents.
What do you check before a trip? List tires, brakes, lights, oil, fuel and the load, in that order.
What would you do if the truck broke down on the road? Park safely, call the dispatcher, and protect the cargo.
Can you work nights, weekends and long trips away from home? Answer honestly, because they plan trips around your answer.
Most posts ask for a professional driver's license from the LTO, so get that first.
TESDA offers a national certificate for this work: Driving (Passenger Bus/Straight Truck) NC III. It helps, but most posts don't require it.
Bring a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance, a medical certificate and your government numbers: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
Apply at trucking and logistics companies, or ask drivers you know about openings.
Expect a driving test and a short interview.
Licence or certificate
Anyone paid to drive needs a professional driver's license from the LTO. Source
TESDA offers a national certificate for this work: Driving (Passenger Bus/Straight Truck) NC III. Source
What the work is like
You spend most of the day in the cab, and some trips run late at night or far from home. The hard part is staying alert through traffic, bad weather and long waits at loading docks.
Questions
Do I need experience to work as a truck driver?
Usually yes. Many companies start new drivers as helpers or on smaller trucks before giving them a big rig.
Is truck driving part-time work?
Mostly full-time. Some companies hire drivers per trip, but regular routes are full-time.
What should I study to become a truck driver?
No degree is needed. Focus on getting your professional driver's license and, if you can, the TESDA course.
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