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...

Jacksonville, Florida

Transportation, Trucking - FMCSA, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, Tank Truck, Loading, Unloading, Forklifts, Driver Qualifications, Drug & Alcohol, Hours of Service, Hazardous Materials, cargo, Safety, 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...

Tampa, Florida

Transportation, Railroad - Transit Accident Expert Witness, Light Rail Accident, Streetcar Accident, Tram Accident, Automated People Mover, Airport People Mover, Plane Train, Bus Accident, Rail Derailment, Transit Safety, Transit Operations, Fixed Guideway, System Safety, Safety Certification, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Standard of Care, FTA, FRA, DOT

Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems. With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes. Areas of focus include: Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and tr...

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.