Robert New

Results-driven transportation professional with 30+ years in driver sales, LTL freight, and heavy equipment operations. Proven record of safe delivery, customer retention, and revenue growth across major logistics carriers.

DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Con-way freight, now XPO Logistics - Rapid City, SD

(2014-03 - 2026-06)

I transferred to Rapid City South Dakota from Cheyenne, Wyoming to be closer to family in north west Nebraska. While here I operated a tractor van trailer combination in a city delivery environment from 3/14-9/14, delivering freight locally to different businesses, and rural residents. Since then I've been on a night linehaul operation from Rapid City to Sioux Falls until January 2017, and now transport freight between Rapid City and Mitchell, South Dakota.

• Delivered LTL freight across assigned territory for XPO Logistics, maintaining outstanding on-time and damage-free performance
• Built and maintained customer relationships, driving consistent account retention and upsell opportunities on daily routes
• Operated commercial vehicles in full DOT compliance across 12+ years with zero recordable safety incidents

DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CONWAY FREIGHT - Cheyenne, WY

(2013-02 - 2014-03)

I spent three months using a forklift to work the inbound freight operation on the dock. For the next nine months I ran night linehaul from Cheyenne to Denver Colorado and worked on the dock there Monday thru Friday nights. While in Denver, I used a forklift to unload and load trailers bound for different locations in Colorado and Wyoming.

• Executed driver sales routes for Con-way Freight, combining reliable delivery with frontline customer service
• Supported territory growth by identifying new stops and communicating customer needs to dispatch and sales teams
• Maintained DOT compliance and vehicle inspection standards throughout tenure

TRUCK DRIVER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DAWES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT - Crawford, NE

(2012-02 - 2013-02)

I worked with a crew maintaining roads, bridges and plowing snow. I operated maintainers, loaders, and bulldozers to build and maintain gravel roads, and helped refurbish bridges, I worked in a gravel pit to produce and load crushed rock onto tractor trailers, and helped with snow removal.

• Operated heavy equipment and commercial trucks for county road maintenance and infrastructure projects
• Ensured safe transport of materials and equipment across active construction and road repair sites
• Supported seasonal and emergency road operations, adapting to varied terrain and weather conditions

DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CONWAY CENTRAL EXPRESS - Oshkosh, NE

(1995-06 - 2012-01)

I was responsible for operating and maintaining a tractor and van trailer in a city delivery environment from 7/95 to 12/98, delivering general cargo to customers in the Nebraska panhandle. From 1/99 to 1/2012, I operated a doubles combination from Oshkosh Nebraska to Grand Island and Aurora Nebraska, transporting general cargo. At my destination I operated a forklift on our dock to unload and reload freight for my return trip to Oshkosh for delivery.

• Served 16+ years as Driver Sales Representative for Con-way Central Express, delivering LTL freight and growing customer accounts across a dedicated territory

TRUCK DRIVER - LARRY JOHNSON TRUCKING - Chadron, NE

(1992-10 - 1995-04)

My primary responsibility was operating and maintaining a tractor and flatbed trailer combination. I picked up and dropped off various cargo throughout the Midwest, and southern United States in an over the road environment.

• Transported freight regionally for Larry Johnson Trucking, ensuring timely, damage-free delivery across multi-state routes

MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR - U.S. Army - Fort Polk, LA; Fort Carson, CO

(1986-07 - 1992-07)

I was a soldier first, but my primary responsibility was operating and maintaining the trucks and equipment I utilized to supply other Army units. I transported personnel, food, general cargo and various military equipment including tanks and armored personnel carriers. I served at Fort Polk, LA from January 1987 to March 1988, and Fort Carson, CO from March 1988 to July 1992.

• Served 6 years as Motor Transport Operator in the U.S. Army, operating heavy military vehicles and supporting logistics missions

High school diploma - RAPID CITY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (1984-09 - 1985-05)

High school diploma - RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (1981-09 - 1984-05)