Advice and questions about resumes in the trucking industry

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You're asking the wrong people.

 

In answer to your first question, either way is ok. Resumes do not require any specific format or standard. That said, as a summary of what your are trying to sell a potential employee, it needs to be as clear, concise and accurate as you can. Also, a spelling or grammar mistake will kill any chance of getting a position.
In my adult life, this is actually the only job that I didn't need a resume for. Due to their importance, I have spent the money for a professional resume writer. I have found it money well spent. However, having a technical background, once I received an updated resume from a professional, I've had to go back and tweak it to ensure it was technically accurate. But, the layout, form, organization provided by the professional made them better resumes than I could have created myself.
Anyway, I think as a professional driver, a resume is more optional and probably has a limited effectiveness since they are not commonly used as in other professions.

 

Hmmmmm...... If a company asks for a resume, they are doing it to cull the herd before they bring people in for interviews and applications. I never said that you didn't need to fill out an application. Just that you need to send in a resume if requested.

 

Don't go spoiling the companies with resumes they might start expecting them. Pretend to be a knuckle dragging neanderthal like the rest of us. Your resume formatting expertise is best applied at an office job.

 

Some companies use HireRight to verify your employment. It's best to list your company as:

New Company Name, formally Old Company Name

Especially if you are staying in the industry because your previous employment choices matter.