Chad Becerra
Zolfo Springs,FL
Summary
Hands-on driver with experience operating commercial trucks, tow trucks, and supporting vehicle recovery. Strong background in inspections, preventative maintenance, and customer assistance. Committed to safe transport, dependable equipment performance, and professional service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Dee King Trucking
Amarillo, Texas
03.2024 - 10.2026
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections in line with DOT safety standards.
- Worked with dispatch to verify pickups, deliveries, and route updates.
- Inspected trailer equipment for functionality and safety compliance. and submitted maintenance concerns to Dee King Trucking.
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading at pickup and delivery sites, facilitating efficient freight handling.
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Troubleshot mechanical components to identify and resolve issues, maintaining vehicle reliability.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trailers efficiently.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
heavy tow truck operator
Terrys Service Center
San Jon, New Mexico
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Executed accident recovery, private property towing, and lockout service calls to provide timely assistance.
- Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
- Operated tow truck for roadside assistance and vehicle recovery at service center.
- Transported secured vehicles to Terry's Service Center and nearby repair shops for prompt repairs.
- Connected disabled vehicles using chains, winches, and safety equipment to ensure safe recovery.
- Inspected tow truck and related equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
- Inspected tow truck lights, brakes, tires, and hydraulic systems daily.
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of the tow truck.
Automotive Service Writer
Terrys Service Center
San Jon, New Mexico
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided time and cost estimates for proposed service to gain customer authorization.
- Coordinated with technicians to relay diagnoses and repair priorities.
- Wrote repair orders and documented symptoms, services, and customer requests.
- Ordered parts and verified availability for scheduled automotive repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to determine necessary maintenance or repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Education
GED -
Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL01-2000
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Pre trip inspections
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Trailer maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Safety management
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Brake repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical diagnostics
- Equipment maintenance
- Parts ordering
- Mechanical skills
- Equipment Repair
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Dee King Trucking
03.2024 - 10.2026
heavy tow truck operator
Terrys Service Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Automotive Service Writer
Terrys Service Center
04.2013 - 01.2017
GED -
Manatee High School