Joshua Rivera
Hartford,CT
Summary
I am seeking a position that will allow to utilize my Class A license and further expand my skills. I am an ambitious individual who works well under pressure and capable of making sound decisions. I am capable of handling increasing levels of responsibilities with ease and work well in team orientated situations. Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Wrecker Operator
Modern Garage
12.2023 - 08.2024
- At Modern Garage I operated a Heavy-Duty wrecker and a Landoll trailer
- As a heavy-duty wrecker operator, My duties were to arrive on scene in a timely manner to tows provided by dispatch
- Safely secure and tie down the unit I was towing, remove drive shaft or axels and connect a tow light to the rear of the unit
- Operating the Landoll I would safely load and position the load I am hauling with binders, chains, straps and deliver in a safe and timely manner.
Driver
J.Lutzen & Son Trucking
05.2023 - 11.2023
- At J.Lutzen & Son Trucking we hauled steel out of Infra Metals delivering all over the North East
- Each load was to be chained down counted for and delivered to customers yard or job sites in a timely and safe matter.
Driver
AlpineStar Express
02.2023 - 05.2023
- At AlpineStar Express I became an OTR driver delivering all types of machinery over the U.S
- I used a flatbed or a conestoga trailer
- I secured loads with either straps or chains and binders
- I used 8ft or 4ft tarps to cover loads and made sure I was always early for my delivery appointments with riggers to offload.
Driver
Ryder Transportation Solutions
12.2021 - 02.2023
- At Ryder I worked out of the Trader Joe's account delivering food products in a refer to stores all over the North East, Then transferred to the Master Halco account delivering fence products on a flat bed with a piggyback forklift
- All deliveries where made in a timely manor off loaded by myself or the customer wether it was to a job site or the customers yard.
Heavy Wrecker & Landoll Operator
Modern Garage LLc.
02.2018 - 12.2021
- At Modern Garage I operated a Heavy Duty wrecker and a landoll trailer
- As a heavy duty wrecker operator my duties were to arrive on scene in a timely manner to tows provided to me by dispatch
- Safely secure and tie down the unit I was towing, remove drive shaft or axels and connect a tow light to the rear of the unit
- Operating the landoll I would safely load and position the load I am hauling with binders, chains, straps and deliver in a safe and timely manner.
Heavy Hauler
Herb Holden Trucking
06.2021 - 09.2021
- At Herb Holden Trucking my duties as heavy hauler are to safely load, offload and position equipment onto the lowboy or landoll trailers, secure loads with binders, chains, and straps
- Flag oversized loads in accordance with company policy, state and federal regulations
- Make pick ups and deliveries in a timely manner
- Follow permitted routes for oversized loads and perform Pre/Post trips every day on truck and trailer used daily.
Paint and Wheel Tech
Dent Wizard International
09.2017 - 04.2018
- At Dent Wizard International as a Paint and Wheel Tech I was stationed at Southern Auto Auction repairing bumpers and Wheels on vehicles for the sale
- Every week there was a certain deadline for vehicles I would have to repair
- I was responsible for Ordering my own supplies, Repairing all vehicles, Getting all Invoices out, keeping my work space clean at all times, and meeting all deadlines.
Wheel Repair Tech
Connecticut Wheel Repair
01.2013 - 09.2017
- At Connecticut wheel repair as a wheel repair tech i was responsible for dismounting tires, stripping down to bare metal, repairing damage on the wheels, powder coating or painting to refinish the wheel, remounting the tires to then mount back on to the vehicle.
Freight Team/ Inventory
Napa Distribution Center
09.2010 - 02.2013
- At Napa DC
- Being part of the freight team we were responsible for stocking all the new inventory that came in and making sure it was put in it designated spot
- Responsibilities for Inventory where to go over sections at a time counting and zeroing out parts that where not accounted for and submitting reports to the office.
Parts Pro
Advance Auto Parts
04.2010 - 09.2010
- At Advance Auto Parts being a Parts Pro were to provide the customer with the correct parts needed for their vehicle to assure them they would get the job done right.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Heavy Wrecker Operator
Modern Garage
12.2023 - 08.2024
Driver
J.Lutzen & Son Trucking
05.2023 - 11.2023
Driver
AlpineStar Express
02.2023 - 05.2023
Driver
Ryder Transportation Solutions
12.2021 - 02.2023
Heavy Hauler
Herb Holden Trucking
06.2021 - 09.2021
Heavy Wrecker & Landoll Operator
Modern Garage LLc.
02.2018 - 12.2021
Paint and Wheel Tech
Dent Wizard International
09.2017 - 04.2018
Wheel Repair Tech
Connecticut Wheel Repair
01.2013 - 09.2017
Freight Team/ Inventory
Napa Distribution Center
09.2010 - 02.2013
Parts Pro
Advance Auto Parts
04.2010 - 09.2010
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