Michael Rosario
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Tow Truck Operator adept at working quickly and safely to complete voluntary and involuntary tows. Good customer service, communication and prioritization skills. Excellent history of maintaining efficient schedules and operating with zero incidents. Hardworking Transportation professional with superior record of towing cars, vans and trucks of all sizes using different hauling vehicles. Knowledgeable about roadside assistance procedures and experienced in working with law enforcement professionals. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tow Truck Driver
New Lanez Towing Corp
08.2022 - Current
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Steel Worker
Re Steel Supply
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Unloaded and stacked raw steel stock, adhering to load limits and safe storage practices.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Transported heavy steel components from ground level to elevated structures.
- Operated all heavy machinery safely to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Supported foreman with modular erection and checked steel materials for proper placement.
- Inspected completed steel structures for alignment and compliance.
Truck Driver
REAL DEAL TRUCKING CORP
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Truck Driver
MBGR Trucking Corp
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Monroe College
The Bronx, NYCertificate - Welding
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY06.2024
High School Diploma -
The Eagle Academy For Young Men
The Bronx, NY06.2018
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Hydraulics
- Vehicle Inspection
- Customer Service
- Safety Management
- Class a License
- Roadside Assistance
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Map Reading
- CB Radio Communication
- Delivery Documentation
- Load Inspection
- Safe Driving
- Decision-Making
- Truck Driving
- Flatbed Truck Expertise
- Recovering Vehicles
- Flatbed Trailers
- Route Management
- Transportation Safety
- Document Management
- DOT Compliance
- Long-Haul Driving
- Cargo Handling
- GPS and Route Planning
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Steel Worker
Re Steel Supply
08.2023 - 11.2023
Tow Truck Driver
New Lanez Towing Corp
08.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
REAL DEAL TRUCKING CORP
01.2021 - 11.2022
Truck Driver
MBGR Trucking Corp
03.2018 - 02.2021
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Monroe College
Certificate - Welding
Apex Technical School
High School Diploma -
The Eagle Academy For Young Men
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