Michael Reith
AMITY
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Self
01.2010 - 09.2025
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Mechanic
Skagit Valley Diesel Repair
08.2006 - 01.2010
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Maintenance Controller
United States Marine Corps
12.2003 - 10.2009
- Managed maintenance team of 75 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Ensured timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks through close monitoring of work progress and proactive resolution of any arising challenges.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with team members and addressing concerns or conflicts promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively, ensuring smooth operations.
- Increased team efficiency by delegating responsibilities based on individual skills and expertise in specific areas of maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, parts used.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, MO05-1989
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Financial reporting
- Preventative maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
- Schedule management
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Owner Operator
Self
01.2010 - 09.2025
Mechanic
Skagit Valley Diesel Repair
08.2006 - 01.2010
Maintenance Controller
United States Marine Corps
12.2003 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Chillicothe High School