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

Van Driver Resume

This sample shows a van driver handling scheduled deliveries, vehicle checks, and customer handoffs. A resume for this job should make your licence type, vehicle experience, safe loading, and record of completing deliveries on time easy to find.

Alex Morgan

Van Driver

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

Summary

Van driver with four years of experience making scheduled deliveries for a regional supplier and local courier service. Skilled in route navigation, vehicle checks, and securing mixed loads. Holds a driving licence that permits van driving and a defensive driving certificate.

Experience

Delivery Van Driver at Cedar Route Services (2022 – Present) - Completed 28–34 scheduled stops per shift and recorded delivery confirmations on a handheld device. - Checked tyres, lights, and fluid levels before routes, reporting defects before departure. - Loaded and secured parcels by delivery order, reducing misplaced items on route. Courier Driver at Northfield Parcel Co. (2020 – 2022) - Delivered parcels on a regular local route and obtained customer signatures where required. - Used a hand truck for heavy items and reported damaged packaging before handoff.

Education

Secondary School Diploma — Brookfield Learning Centre (2019) Defensive Driving Course — Safe Road Skills Centre (2021)

Skills

  • Route planning
  • GPS navigation
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Cargo loading
  • Load securing
  • Delivery confirmation
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Hand truck use
  • Delivery paperwork

Certificates and licence

• Driving licence for vans • Defensive driving certificate • First aid and CPR

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Action verbs

DeliveredLoadedSecuredInspectedNavigatedRecordedCollected

How to write a Van Driver resume

Put licence and vehicle experience first

Near the top, state the licence type you hold and the van sizes or types you have driven. Requirements vary by country, vehicle weight, and employer, so describe your actual licence without assuming it covers every van. Add relevant equipment such as a hand truck or lift gate only if you have used it.

Show how you handle each route

Use a few practical details to show the work: typical stops per shift, delivery areas, proof of delivery, or how you secure and check loads. Use figures you can explain and avoid claiming perfect punctuality or a spotless record unless you can support it. Mention vehicle checks and how you report defects.

Include informal and short-term work

A family delivery job, casual courier work, or regular driving for a small business can count if you explain what you did, when, and how often. Label seasonal or part-time roles clearly. For gaps, use accurate dates and a brief explanation only if it helps; leave out unrelated personal details.

Keep certificates relevant and current

List your licence category and any useful training, such as defensive driving or first aid, with dates if you know them. Add certificates only if you hold them, and check whether they remain valid where you apply. Leave out vehicle classes, endorsements, or equipment you are not qualified or experienced to use.

Questions about this role

How long should a van driver resume be?

One page is usually enough for a short work history; two pages can make sense if you have several relevant driving roles, licences, or training to include. Put your current licence and recent delivery experience near the top. Keep older or unrelated jobs brief, and make sure dates and vehicle experience are clear.

What can I put on my resume with no delivery experience?

Include paid, casual, or informal work where you drove regularly, carried goods, followed schedules, or dealt with customers. You can also describe relevant warehouse or service work, such as loading orders or recording handoffs. Be clear about what you actually did, and do not present personal driving as professional delivery work.

Which licences or certificates should I list?

List the licence category you hold and any relevant training, such as defensive driving or first aid and CPR. Licence categories and vehicle weight limits differ by country, and employers may set additional requirements, so describe your qualification accurately and check the vacancy. Include forklift certification only if you hold it and it is relevant to the role.

Should I include part-time or seasonal delivery work?

Yes. Show the dates and label the role part-time, temporary, or seasonal so the arrangement is clear. Add the type of route or delivery work and any useful details, such as stops per shift or equipment used. Short roles can show relevant experience; there is no need to combine separate jobs in a way that obscures their dates.