Leighton Cranston
Yelm
Summary
U.S. Army veteran with 16+ years of experience in transportation, vehicle recovery, and logistics. Holds CDL-A and Hazmat Certification. Expert in vehicle maintenance, tactical recovery, and personnel training. Proven safety advocate and instructor with a spotless driving record and leadership experience in high-stress environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stryker Systems Maintainer / H8 Recovery Operator
U.S. Army
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained 180+ tactical vehicles and led recovery operations.
- Certified Hazmat handler and Motorcycle Safety Mentor.
- Trained 200+ soldiers in Army combatives as Master Combatives Instructor.
CDL Class A
Commercial Driver
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Conducted interstate freight transport across the Southeast.
Production Associate
PGT Industries
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Operated machinery and conducted quality inspections.
- Met production targets with zero safety violations.
Education
No Degree - Gender Studies
North Central Institute
Clarksville, TNSkills
- CDL Operations (Bus, Tractor-Trailer, Wreckers)
- Vehicle Maintenance & Tactical Recovery
- Hazmat Handling & Transport Compliance
- Personnel Training & Safety Program Management
- Safety compliance
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Hazmat Certifier
- H8 Vehicle Recovery
- Master Combatives Instructor
- Army Motorcycle Safety Mentor
- Bus Driver Certified
Awards
2 Army Good Conduct Medals
7 Army Achievement Medals
Army Commendation Medal
Timeline
Stryker Systems Maintainer / H8 Recovery Operator
U.S. Army
02.2017 - Current
CDL Class A
Commercial Driver
03.2012 - 01.2017
Production Associate
PGT Industries
03.2009 - 01.2012
No Degree - Gender Studies
North Central Institute
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