• Hiring managers can’t verify you’re legally qualified
• ATS scans for CDL keywords and may discard the resume
• It suggests a lack of attention to detail

• Create a dedicated "Licenses & Certifications" section
• List CDL class, endorsement, license number, and expiration date
• Place this section near the top of the resume

John Doe Bus Driver Experience with city routes

John Doe Bus Driver Licenses & Certifications: CDL Class B – Passenger Endorsement, License #1234567 (Expires 08/2026)

• Objective statements are outdated and add no value
• They don’t showcase your driving expertise or safety record

• Replace the objective with a 2‑3 sentence professional summary
• Highlight years of driving experience, route types, and safety metrics
• Use action‑oriented language

Objective: Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my skills.

Professional Summary: Reliable bus driver with 7+ years operating urban and intercity routes, maintaining a 0.0% accident rate and transporting over 10,000 passengers annually with on‑time performance exceeding 95%.

• Vague bullet points fail to differentiate you from other drivers
• ATS prefers numbers and specific results

• Add metrics such as passenger counts, on‑time percentages, safety awards
• Start each bullet with a strong verb

- Operated bus on assigned routes. - Ensured passenger safety. - Performed vehicle inspections.

- Operated a 40‑seat bus on Route 12, transporting 12,000 passengers per month with 98% on‑time performance. - Achieved a 0.0% accident record over 3 years, earning the company’s Safety Excellence Award. - Conducted daily pre‑trip inspections, reducing mechanical delays by 15%.

• Hiring managers can’t gauge tenure
• ATS may misinterpret date strings and skip the experience section

• Use consistent MM/YYYY format for all positions
• Include both start and end dates, or write "Present" for current role

City Transit Authority Bus Driver June 2018 – 2022

City Transit Authority Bus Driver 06/2018 – 08/2022