Dot Expert Witnesses

Tucson, Arizona

Trucking, Transportation - Commercial Motor Vehicle, HazMat, DOT, OSHA, Truck Accidents, FMCSR, FMCSA, OIL field, Propane, Driver Standard of Care, Loading, Unloading, Oversized loads, Electronic log compliance, Driver Hiring & Training, Hours of Service Issues, PI, Driver Qualification File, Clause 391.1, ELDs

John Ross brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the trucking industry, specializing in Safety Standards (FMCSA & CDL Licensure Requirements), Truck Driver Training and Skill Testing, Driver Standard of Care, Hours of Service Issues, HAZMAT and accidents involving Load Securement. His expertise extends to the Maintenance and Inspection of Heavy Trucks, Double/Triple Tanker Trailers, Oversized Loads, both DOT & non-DOT Fleets and more. John has been driving commercial vehicles professionally since 1993 and boasts a flawless, violation-free record. His diverse roles include serving as an owner/operator, safety director, and compliance director. Currently, John is the Commercial Trucking Expert at Evidence Solutions, Inc. where he leverages his extensive experience to assist attorneys in their truck accident cases. He has been retained as an expert witness in numerous state and federal courts, providing valuable insights and testimony. Background: Double / Triple Trail...

Tampa, Florida

Transportation, Railroad - Subway, Railway, Railroad, Train, Light Rail, Streetcar, Derailment, Trolley, Tramway, Accident, Incident, Rail, Track, Intersection, Transit, Vehicle, Safety, Security, Heritage, DOT

Light Rail: Accident, Safety & Compliance Expert With over 40 years of international experience in the light rail (LRT), streetcar, trolley, and tramway industry, I bring extensive knowledge in operations, design, construction, maintenance, engineering, and regulatory compliance. As a compliance expert, I have safety-certified high-profile light rail systems with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through local Departments of Transportation (DOT). I have regularly authored and reviewed incident and accident reports, developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and prepared technical documentation for litigation attorneys as an expert witness. My proficiency in investigative report writing has led to authoring and co-authoring multiple white papers, light rail standards, and industry articles. A key aspect of my career has been conducting risk and hazard analyses and identifying and mitigating risks in the rail industry. I have served both as a member of public transit r...

Jacksonville, Florida

Transportation, Safety - FMCSA, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, Tank Truck, Loading, Unloading, Forklifts, Driver Qualifications, Drug & Alcohol, Hours of Service, Hazardous Materials, cargo, Standard of Care, Vehicle Inspection, Fleet Safety, Commercial Drivers, CDL, Driver Hiring Standards, Record Retention

Richard W. Carr is the principle of R W Carr, Inc., a Risk Management & Safety Consulting company based in Jacksonville, FL. which primarily serves the transportation industry, insurance industry and the legal profession. Mr. Carr has been Operations Manager – Transportation for Olin Chlor Alkali Products, Inc. in which he oversaw a private fleet of tractor trailers delivering hazardous materials throughout the western United States until June 2014. Prior to this he was Director of Risk Management, Safety & Health for Masco Contractors Services, Inc.; a nationwide company employing as many as 20,000 employees at 350 facilities and operating up to 10,000 motor vehicles. Prior to this he was Managing Director of Transurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. and Phoenix Risk Services, Inc., an Arizona licensed Risk Retention Group and a third-party claims administrator respectively whose specialty was commercial motor vehicle fleets. Prior to this, he was Vice President-Safety & Risk Man...

Boynton Beach, Florida

Transportation, Accident Reconstruction - Trucking, Trucks, Commercial Vehicles, Truck Safety, Overweight, tank truck, weight restrictions, hazardous materials, compliance, fatigue, work zone, distracted driving, cargo tank, impaired driving, rollovers, Data Q, DOT, Driver qualifications, OSHA, loading

Thought leader on trucking and commercial vehicle safety and accident reconstruction. Lieutenant and Commanding Officer, Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (2010-2022). Certified accident reconstructionist. Licensed attorney. Experienced expert and fact witness.

Prospect, Kentucky

Transportation, Safety - commercial driver, commercial carrier, hiring, training, hours of service, fatigued driving, trucking, commercial vehicle, doubles coupling, pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, distracted driving, coupling, hazardous materials, warning devices, endorsements, DOT, driver qualifications, FMCSA

As a certified Class A commercial driver (CDL) with multiple endorsements, I bring extensive practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the trucking industry. With experience as an instructor/trainer for a major trucking company, Mathews Consulting specializes in providing comprehensive services focused on commercial driver actions and responsibilities. This includes in-depth expertise in hours of service, endorsements, and more. Moreover, our consulting services encompass the training, hiring, qualifying, supervising, monitoring, and auditing of drivers by commercial carriers. Former litigator with over 50 cases tried to a jury. A detailed CV is attached to this listing.