Transport & Delivery · Mid-Level (3+ yrs)

Delivery Driver Resume

This sample shows a delivery driver with experience making scheduled van deliveries, checking vehicle condition, and handling customer handoffs. A strong resume for this job should make clear what vehicles you can drive, how you keep loads secure, and how you manage stops and delivery records.

Alex Morgan

Delivery Driver

  • alex.morgan@example.com
  • +1 555 0100
  • Denver, CO

Summary

Delivery driver with four years of experience making scheduled deliveries for a regional parcel and supply service. Skilled in route planning, safe cargo handling, vehicle checks, and clear customer handoffs. Holds a driving licence suitable for vans; licence classes and requirements vary by location and vehicle.

Experience

Delivery Driver at Cedar Loop Couriers (2022 – Present) - Delivered 35–45 parcels per shift on assigned routes and recorded any missed or rescheduled stops. - Checked the van before trips and reported tire, light, or fluid issues before departure. - Used a handheld scanner to confirm deliveries, averaging two record corrections per month. Courier at Northfield Supply Routes (2020 – 2022) - Loaded and secured mixed parcels each morning, keeping fragile items separate from heavier goods. - Completed 25–30 scheduled stops per shift and collected signatures where required.

Education

Secondary School Certificate — Pine Crossing Learning Centre (2019)

Skills

  • Route planning
  • GPS navigation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Cargo securement
  • Customer handoffs
  • Defensive driving
  • Delivery documentation
  • Handheld scanner use
  • Time management

Certificates and licences

• Driving licence suitable for vans • Defensive driving course certificate

Vehicles and equipment

• Cargo vans • Handheld barcode scanner • Hand truck

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Action verbs

DeliveredNavigatedInspectedLoadedSecuredRecordedReported

How to write a Delivery Driver resume

Lead with licence and vehicles

Put your driving licence class or vehicle category near your contact details, using the term that applies where you live. Name the vehicles you have actually driven, such as cargo vans or light trucks. Add any required endorsements or relevant driving course certificates, but leave out licence numbers and claims like “clean record” unless you can support them.

Show how you handle a route

Describe the size and type of route you handled, the usual number of stops, and the tools you used to confirm deliveries. Use modest figures you can explain, such as stops per shift or record corrections avoided. Mention safe loading, vehicle checks, and how you reported delays or failed deliveries.

Include informal delivery work

If you delivered for a local shop, community group, or family business, list it with a clear title such as “Part-time delivery helper.” Say what you carried, how you planned stops, and how customers received their orders. You can include this experience even if it was paid informally; label the arrangement honestly.

Keep dates and details clear

List jobs newest first and use years or months consistently. For seasonal or short jobs, label them seasonal and state the months if you remember them. A brief gap needs no explanation on the resume; if asked, answer simply. Leave out unrelated personal details and unsupported claims about perfect safety or delivery rates.

Questions about this role

How long should a delivery driver resume be?

One page is usually enough when you have a few relevant jobs, but a second page can make sense for a longer work history or several relevant certificates. Put licence information, vehicle experience, and delivery duties where they are easy to find. Keep bullet points short and remove details that do not help show you can drive, handle goods, and complete deliveries.

Can I apply if I have no formal delivery job experience?

Yes. Include related work such as driving for a shop, carrying supplies, helping with market deliveries, or regularly taking orders to customers. Explain what you did, what vehicle you used, and how you kept items safe and communicated about delays. Do not present personal driving as paid employment; describe it accurately as informal or volunteer experience.

Which certificates or licences should I list?

List the current licence class or vehicle category relevant to the job, along with any required endorsements, defensive driving training, or first aid certificate you hold. Requirements differ by country, vehicle size, and employer, so check the job advert and use the local name for your licence. Do not list expired certificates as current.

Should I include part-time or seasonal delivery work?

Yes. Part-time and seasonal work shows route, vehicle, and customer experience, even if it lasted only a few months. Mark it as part-time or seasonal and give accurate dates. If you do not know exact months, use years rather than guessing. Include a brief result or responsibility, such as stops per shift or parcel handling.