Roger Strong

One of Three Lo Boy Drivers utilizing equipment daily to safely transport heavy equipment and material all around South East Michigan and the Metro Detroit Area.

Using an eight axle trailer picked up materials from Road Construction Crews to deliver to pre determined job sites.

Operate a double Gravel Train on days when material and equipment is situated.

• Deliver Aggregate and Sand, to customer locations throughout the State of Michigan
• Drove vehicles with capacities over 50 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, including residences, offices and industrial yards.

• Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs
• Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
• Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods across the State of Colorado
• Updated logs with accurate information to meet DOT record keeping demands
• Conducted timely vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws
• Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
• Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
• Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and load data on time to keep reports current.
• Moved heavy items by utilizing Johnson bars, hand trucks, block and tackles, rollers and hydraulic lifts.
• Maneuvered truck during complex situations, including tight loading areas, heavy traffic and various speeds to conserve fuel.

• Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions
• Hauled heavy equipment (Excavators and Wheel Loaders) to assist with loading and unloading Material at the Job Site and properly securing items for long road trips
• Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record over Thirty plus years
• Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
• Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
• Alternated between a triple Ten and Gravel Train, Super Train and Low Boy to move equipment and material to and from sites as requested.

Working in the Storm Drain Division for the City of Aurora my key roles were to load and haul Heavy Equipment using a Low Boy and or tandem dump and trailer as well as operating an end dump. In addition I maintained all of the City's storm drains and pipe infrastructure.

As one of three Drivers I safely and efficiently loaded and moved the companies Five Drill Rigs and relevant supplies utilizing Jeeps with Tag Axles in and around the Rocky Mountains including California and Arizona. It was during this time that I developed my experience in Flatbed and Lowboy Hauling and critiquing use of the goose neck assisting the efficiency of loading and unloading to be able to move quickly.

Supervised the construction sites to oversee the drilling and installing of the petroleum recovery equipment

Supervise the rehabilitation of water wells and aquifer development

Operated a crane to install water pumps and petroleum recovery equipment into the water wells.

Installed the electronic computer panels for running the recovery and pumping systems.

*Was promoted and transferred to the Torrance California office to oversee and teach the drilling instructor how to install monitoring wells for the petroleum recovery systems.

Drilled and Blasted in and throughout the Rocky Mountains

Went on to become a field service mechanic repairing all vehicles on site as well as in the shop.

Stepped up to Drill Rig Operator, working in blasting operations.

Did directional drilling, coring and diamond coring.

Moved heavy Equipment from State to State with the use of a Lowboy

Drilled and Blasted with the use of explosives, used and F-600 to load and unload all equipment used to execute and move from one site to another.