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Paul Wittels

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Accomplished Class A CDL Driver with over 1 million safe miles at Mike Lowrie Trucking. Expert in load securement and route planning, ensuring timely deliveries of agricultural commodities. Proven problem-solver with strong communication skills, dedicated to maintaining high safety standards in diverse environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

Mike Lowrie Trucking
07.2018 - Current

Safely and efficiently delivering various raw agricultural commodities such as carrots, onions tomatoes, almonds, and grapes to various processing plants throughout California.


Safely and efficiently delivering various types of farm equipment including tractors, harvesters, and miscellaneous farming related vehicles, including over sized loads throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.


Proficient in using various types of trailers such as ag doubles, hay flats, low beds, flat beds, step decks, dry van, and reefer.


Proficient in operating late model Peterbilt trucks, both two and three axle configurations, equipped with 8, 10, and 13 speed transmissions.


Over 1 million miles of safe operation in adverse road conditions, off-road conditions, day and night, rural and urban environments.

Mill Operator

Mid American Steel and Wire
10.2020 - 03.2022

Assisting in maintaining steel production equipment


Safely operating front end loaders, fork lifts, and heavy duty cranes

Class A CDL Driver

Wholesale Fuels
01.2018 - 07.2018

Lube oil delivery driver

Safely and efficiently delivering various petroleum products such as oil, solvent, coolant, and DEF, to various farms, shops, and other industrial facilities.

Operating onboard pumps as well as auxiliary pumps in order to safely deliver various types of products.

Operating lift gates and fork lifts to safely load and unload product contained in drums, totes, pallets, and pails.


Fuel delivery driver

Safely and efficiently delivering fuel to Fast Trip stations throughout Kern and Fresno counties.

Loading gas and diesel at Kinder Morgan, Kern oil, and San Joaquin refineries.

Operating multi compartment tanker trucks including truck and pup as well as semi style trailers.

Fleet Mechanic

Wholesale Fuels
12.2014 - 01.2018

Performing service, maintenance, and repairs on Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Volvo trucks.


Performing service, maintenance and repairs on Heil and Polar tanker trailers.


Installing and repairing Cadec electronic logging devices.


Entry Level Mechanic

Myers Diesel Repair Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2014

Maintenance and service on miscellaneous medium duty and heavy duty trucks and trailers


Parts pick up and delivery


Shop organization and maintenance

Shop Assistant

Gazelle Transportation
06.2012 - 01.2013

Truck washing

Tire replacement

Shop organization and maintenance

Education

High School Diploma -

California Pacific Charter Schools
Costa Mesa, CA

Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2014

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Route planning
  • Load securement
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Effective communication
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Accident prevention strategies

Timeline

Mill Operator

Mid American Steel and Wire
10.2020 - 03.2022

Class A CDL Driver

Mike Lowrie Trucking
07.2018 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Wholesale Fuels
01.2018 - 07.2018

Fleet Mechanic

Wholesale Fuels
12.2014 - 01.2018

Entry Level Mechanic

Myers Diesel Repair Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2014

Shop Assistant

Gazelle Transportation
06.2012 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

California Pacific Charter Schools

Diesel Technology

Universal Technical Institute