Thomas Masten
Holiday,FL
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Driver / Recovery Operator
Pasco Towing
Port Richey, FL
06.2021 - 08.2026
- Operate heavy-duty tow and recovery equipment to safely recover and transport semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, commercial vehicles, and disabled heavy equipment.
- Responded to emergency roadside calls, breakdowns, accidents, and rollovers, ensuring timely recovery of commercial vehicles.
- Perform heavy-duty towing using wreckers, rotators, wheel lifts, underlifts, winches, and other specialized recovery equipment.
- Safely connect, secure, lift, and transport commercial vehicles while following company and DOT safety procedures.
- Conduct thorough vehicle and equipment inspections before operating tow and recovery equipment.
- Perform winching and stabilization operations in difficult terrain and challenging recovery conditions.
- Assist with accident-scene recovery while maintaining awareness of traffic, environmental, and workplace hazards.
- Work closely with law enforcement, emergency personnel, trucking companies, fleet managers, and customers during recovery operations.
- Completed towing documentation and inspection reports accurately to maintain compliance.
- Maintain tow trucks, recovery equipment, chains, straps, cables, and other tools to ensure they remain safe and operational.
- Follow all applicable federal, state, and company regulations regarding commercial vehicle operation and hazardous materials.
- Delivered professional and courteous service to commercial drivers and customers during stressful roadside situations, enhancing customer satisfaction.
CDL Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator
Stepps Towing
Tampa, Florida
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
- Performed daily inspections and identified mechanical or safety concerns before operation.
- Transported equipment and materials while maintaining proper load securement.
- Followed DOT regulations, company safety policies, and applicable transportation laws.
- Maintained accurate driving and vehicle records to support compliance and operational readiness.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, customers, mechanics, and other drivers.
- Responded to time-sensitive transportation and roadside assignments independently, demonstrating reliability and prompt decision-making.
Education
High School / Technical School -
Pocono Mountain East High School
Swiftwater, PA01-2011
Skills
- Heavy-Duty Towing & Recovery
- Semi & Tractor-Trailer Towing
- Commercial Vehicle Recovery
- Heavy-Duty Wrecker Operation
- Accident & Collision Recovery
- Tractor & Trailer Recovery
- Roadside Emergency Response
- Heavy-Duty Winching
- Vehicle Stabilization
- DOT Compliance
- CDL Class A
- Tanker endorsement
- Air Brake Systems
- Load Securement
- Trip inspections
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Recovery Equipment
- Flatbed & Wheel-Lift Operations
- Night & Emergency Callouts
- Equipment Safety
- Client Relations
- Safe Driving Practices
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Doubles Endorsement
Air Brake Qualified
Heavy-Duty Towing & Recovery Operations
Commercial Tractor-Trailer & Semi-Truck Recovery
Timeline
Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Driver / Recovery Operator
Pasco Towing
06.2021 - 08.2026
CDL Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator
Stepps Towing
12.2020 - 06.2021
High School / Technical School -
Pocono Mountain East High School