Darvin Carver
Mize,MS
Summary
Dedicated Tow Truck Driver with expertise in vehicle recovery and accident scene management. Strong adherence to safety protocols and traffic law compliance ensures efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Detail-oriented professional with a solid background in towing and freight delivery. Known for strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to safety protocols, ready to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Dedicated professional adept at recovering cars, vans and trucks and safely towing to destination. Proficient in working with roadside assistance programs, businesses, private customers and police departments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tow Truck Driver
Trinity Transport
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated with dispatch to efficiently receive assignments and provide timely status updates.
- Ensured safety protocols during vehicle recovery and transport procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of towing equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Supported customers with vehicle access and offered practical troubleshooting solutions to enhance their experience.
- Logged towing jobs and customer interactions meticulously to ensure accurate reporting and accountability.
- Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and the general public on roadways.
Hot Shot Driver
Faith in Transit
, OR
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Delivered freight promptly and safely to various locations across the region.
- Maintained precise logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance checks to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents before departure and upon arrival to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Loaded and delivered goods in a timely manner to designated locations using hot shot truck.
- Inspected trucks before each trip to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, and other essential components.
- Followed established procedures for properly securing cargo according to load size and weight requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of trips, including delivery times, distances traveled, fuel costs, and any problems encountered.
- Secured materials and equipment for transport to prevent damage to goods during transit.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings.
Tow Truck Driver
Sullivans Towing & Recovery
Mendenhall, Mississippi
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated tow truck to assist stranded vehicles on highways and city streets.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive assignments and report status updates.
- Ensured safety protocols during vehicle recovery and transport procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of towing equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of towing jobs and customer interactions for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to safely manage accident scenes and traffic flow.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client experience during roadside assistance.
- Transported vehicles from accident scenes to repair shops or storage lots.
- Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Provided roadside assistance services such as jump starts, tire changes, and fuel delivery.
Tow Away Camper Hauling
Wave Express
Goshen, IN
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Tow Truck Driver
Copart
Jackson, MS
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Communicated with dispatch to receive assignments and report status updates.
- Ensured safety protocols during vehicle recovery and transport procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of towing equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of towing jobs and customer interactions for reporting purposes.
- Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Communicated effectively with customers to assess their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
- Utilized radios or telephones to communicate with dispatch personnel regarding job details.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
Welder
Howards Industries
Laurel, Mississippi
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Operated welding equipment to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Inspected welds for consistency and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Hot Shot Driver
Self employed Twisted Bay Trucking
Summerdale, Alabama
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered freight promptly and safely to various locations across the region.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections daily.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Conducted routine vehicle maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Adapted quickly to changing routes and unexpected delays while driving.
- Checked cargo against shipping documents prior to departure from pick-up location and upon arrival at destination point.
- Loaded and delivered goods in a timely manner to designated locations using hot shot truck.
- Inspected trucks before each trip to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, and other essential components.
- Followed established procedures for properly securing cargo according to load size and weight requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of trips, including delivery times, distances traveled, fuel costs, and any problems encountered.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings.
- Secured materials and equipment for transport to prevent damage to goods during transit.
Hot Shot Driver
TN Smith
Robertsdale, Alabama
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered freight promptly and safely to various locations across the region.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections daily.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Conducted routine vehicle maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring secure transport conditions.
- Adapted quickly to changing routes and unexpected delays while driving.
- Checked cargo against shipping documents prior to departure from pick-up location and upon arrival at destination point.
- Loaded and delivered goods in a timely manner to designated locations using hot shot truck.
Tow Truck Driver
Little Bittys Towing
Foley, Alabama
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Operated tow truck to assist stranded vehicles on highways and city streets.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive assignments and report status updates.
- Ensured safety protocols during vehicle recovery and transport procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of towing equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Assisted customers with vehicle access and provided basic troubleshooting support.
- Maintained accurate records of towing jobs and customer interactions for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to safely manage accident scenes and traffic flow.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client experience during roadside assistance.
- Transported vehicles from accident scenes to repair shops or storage lots.
- Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
- Provided roadside assistance services such as jump starts, tire changes, and fuel delivery.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maintained accurate records of all towing activities.
Mechanic
Gills Automotive
Foley, AL
12.2011 - 09.2017
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on engines, brakes, and transmissions.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Recorded repairs and services performed on vehicles to ensure accurate maintenance history and accountability.
- Educated customers on service needs and recommendations to enhance their understanding and trust.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in the automotive shop environment.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, and fuel systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Conducted visual inspections of vehicle's interior and exterior to identify additional necessary repairs, ensuring thorough vehicle safety.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Education
General
Cornerstone Christian
01-2018
Skills
- Vehicle recovery
- Towing equipment inspection
- Traffic law compliance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Dispatch communication
- Record keeping
- Route planning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer vehicle loading
- Vehicle recovery expertise
- Organization and planning
- Conflict resolution
- Winch operation mastery
- Load securement proficiency
- Accident scene management
- Defensive driving techniques
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Vehicle inspection
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Accident clearing
- Roadside assistance experience
- Safe driving practices
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle repair
- Heavy lifting
- Mechanic shop support
- Towing equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Vehicle lockdown
- Recovering vehicles
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Document verification
- Truck driving
- Safe driving
- Flatbed trailers
- Efficient Fuel Use
- Effective communication
- Class A license
- Securing materials
- Logistics planning
- Cross-country driving
- Maintenance and repair
Certification
- Class A License Mississippi
Timeline
Tow Truck Driver
Trinity Transport
05.2026 - 06.2026
Hot Shot Driver
Faith in Transit
04.2026 - 05.2026
Tow Truck Driver
Sullivans Towing & Recovery
11.2025 - 02.2026
Tow Away Camper Hauling
Wave Express
09.2025 - 11.2025
Tow Truck Driver
Copart
12.2022 - 05.2025
Welder
Howards Industries
10.2022 - 12.2022
Hot Shot Driver
Self employed Twisted Bay Trucking
03.2022 - 09.2022
Hot Shot Driver
TN Smith
07.2021 - 11.2021
Tow Truck Driver
Little Bittys Towing
11.2017 - 06.2021
Mechanic
Gills Automotive
12.2011 - 09.2017
General
Cornerstone Christian