Summary
Overview
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30 Years Class A CDL clean record. Used to managing fast paced environments.
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Michael Wetzel

Saxonburg

Summary

Dependable and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in truck driving and event operations. Skilled in monitoring communications and ensuring smooth transitions, dedicated to contributing to team success and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver & Cameraman

Dirt.TV
Sarver, PA
04.2025 - Current

Drive truck all over the East coast to racing events & rodeos. Run camera during live events.

Infield Control

Lernerville Speedway
Sarver, PA
04.2016 - Current

Run push truck, wrecker. Ensure that the race runs smoothly & make sure people are where they need to be at certain times. Monitor radio communications to ensure fast response to on track incidents.

Heavy Wrecker Operator & Mechanic

Terry's Towing Service
Brackenridge, PA
02.2015 - 02.2026
  • Operated heavy wrecker vehicles to safely recover and transport disabled or damaged vehicles.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness before each job.
  • Assisted in training new operators on safe driving practices and equipment operation procedures.
  • Coordinated with dispatch for efficient routing and timely response to service calls.
  • Implemented best practices for load securing to prevent damage during transport operations.
  • Mentored junior operators, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Implemented best practices for proper load securement, preventing damage during transport of recovered vehicles or cargo loads.
  • Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance expectations.

Education

Associate of Science - Autobody & Mechanics

Remington Education Center
Blairsville, PA
06-1996

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • DOT compliance
  • Long-haul driving
  • Load security
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Attention to detail
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Commercial driving

Timeline

Truck Driver & Cameraman

Dirt.TV
04.2025 - Current

Infield Control

Lernerville Speedway
04.2016 - Current

Heavy Wrecker Operator & Mechanic

Terry's Towing Service
02.2015 - 02.2026

Associate of Science - Autobody & Mechanics

Remington Education Center

30 Years Class A CDL clean record. Used to managing fast paced environments.

Everything from managing tractor trailer wrecks and difficult loads to making sure races go smoothly and ensuring everything is where it needs to be  when or before it needs to be there.