Nathan Newton

The last 9 years driving at night. Accident free, no tickets. No DUI/drug use history. 4 years forklift experience. Able to lift 100lb regularly on a daily basis. OSHA 10 Certification

Doubles Driver at Canyon Logistics: Fedex Contractor (2024-05 – Present)

Drove doubles and 53ft trailers to Yuma, San Simon, Holbrook Kingman Az and Las Vegas NV. Responsible for proper pre and post-trip vehicle inspection. Maintain DOT driver ELD log and adhere to all DOT regulations. Operated semi-truck up to 80,00lbs in a courteous, responsible, and safe manner.

Doubles Driver at The Apodaca Group Logistics (2017-10 – 2024-02)

Drove 53ft or Doubles trailers to Coachella CA, Chiriaco Summit CA, and Las Vegas NV nightly. Responsible for proper pre and post-trip vehicle inspection. Maintain DOT driver ELD log and adhere to all DOT regulations. Operated semi-truck up to 80,00lbs in a courteous, responsible, and safe manner.

• Trained multiple new hires on how to effectively set up and operate a set of doubles trailers.
• 5 years of safe driving.

Transport, Doubles Driver at Pepsi Bottling Group (2006-01 – 2017-01)

Transport Marketing Equipment to and from satellite locations in Albuquerque NM, Tucson AZ, Yuma AZ, and El Paso TX, via tractor and doubles trailer. Responsible for proper pre and post-trip vehicle inspection. Maintain DOT driver log and adhere to all DOT regulations. Load and unload equipment using a forklift.

• Trained and certified 5 backup drivers on Doubles, Long Combination Vehicles (LCV)
• Three-year safe driving award. (Awarded three times.)

Sled Test Technician at Amsafe Aviation (2004-01 – 2006-01)

Responsible for all areas of testing for private and commercial aircraft seats. Configure Test Dummies with various data recorders and accelerometers. Program and operate instruments, video, and recorders for data acquisition-download.

• Performed over 200 dynamic Sled Tests a year.
• Successfully certified private and commercial aircraft seats according to FAA regulations.

Squad Leader at United States Army (1994-06 – 2003-09)

Provide leadership and training of ten soldiers in Military Air Traffic Control procedures; Evaluating, identifying target data; Engagement of targets; Operator-level system maintenance of PATRIOT Radar and related systems, 5Kw and 150 Kilowatt generators; UHF, Digital Radio's, and RF Antennas. Operation and maintenance of 10 tons and above diesel-fueled vehicles.

• Successfully trained ten Patriot Operators in Military Air Traffic Control procedures and tactics resulting in test scores of 95% and above.
• Trained four Patriot Radar Set Operator crews with certification scores over 90%.
• While stationed in South Korea, trained four Patriot Radar Set Operator crews of four men with certification scores over 90%. Successfully trained ten Patriot Operators in Military Air Traffic Control procedures and tactics resulting in test scores of 95% and above
• Trained four Patriot Operator and System Mechanics in repair and testing of ten electronic equipped vehicles valued at over $20,000,000, achieved units first 100% equipment availability status in over two years.
• Maintained 100% equipment availability during a thirty-day field and live-fire exercise in absence of the Senior Supervisor.
• While deployed to Southwest Asia, planned and instructed Mission Occupational Specialty transition training plan, to include training soldier's senior in rank.

Delivery Driver at Furniture Gallery (1992-01 – 1994-01)

Provide friendly customer service. Deliver new furniture to customer's houses. Arrange furniture in the showroom. Maintain company vehicles.

Computer Technology – Rio Salado College (2008-01 – 2009-01)

14 E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator / Maintainer – US Army Air Defense Artillery School (1994-07 – 1995-08)

Army (Basic Training) – Fort Leonard Wood, MO (1994-07 – 1994-07)

High school diploma – Agape Community Christian School (1993-05)