Fmcsa 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

Trucking, Safety - 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...

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Trucking - Trucking Contracts, CARB, Corrective Action Plans, Leasing Regs 49CFR 376, Lease Purchase Contracts, FMCSA, DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations, Obtaining Motor Carrier Authorities, DOT Inspection Reports, Data Q Challenges, Freight Broker Bonds, Driver Qualification Files, DOT Audits, CVSA, Commercial Truck Insurance Reviews

My involvement in the trucking transportation industry spans more than five decades, beginning with the acquisition of my chauffeur’s license in 1972. Drawing from roots in both agriculture and trucking, I have independently owned and operated farms and a trucking business. My tenure as a compliance agent and subsequently as the Business Services Manager for a national trucking association allowed me to develop expertise in safety, management, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, I contributed to legislative discussions affecting the industry through active engagement with lobbyists. With over 30 years of experience managing drivers as the owner and operator of my own trucking company, alongside more than 17 years serving as a compliance agent with a prominent national trucking association, I offer a comprehensive perspective on both the practical and regulatory aspects of trucking safety. This background enables me to deliver valuable insights that enhance classroom training an...

Englewood, Ohio

Transportation, Safety - Accident Reconstruction, DOT Compliance, Driver Fitness, FMCSA, Company Policy, ELD, HOS, Telematics, Commercial Vehicle Safety, Regulations, Driver Training, Tractor-trailer, Mitigation Systems, Driver Accountability, Driver Safety, Accident Investigation, Rear-end collisions

Nelson's commercial transportation experience includes the following: •20+ years - Transportation Leadership with Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies •20+ years - Management and Leadership with up to 3,000 drivers and driver qualified reports •10+ years - Instructional Design for the creation of driver training •20+ years - Training and Facilitation of driver instruction •10+ years - Orientation and Onboarding of new drivers •10+ years - Strategic Planning of driver workforce •10+ years - Reporting and Analytics through telematics •20+ years - DOT Regulations and Safety Compliance •10+ years - of conveying/interpreting company driver policy EDUCATION •Accident Investigation- North American Transportation Management Institute •DOT Roadside Inspections- Ohio Trucking Association •FMCSA Compliance and Safety - Ohio Trucking Association •Smith System Trainer Certification - Smith Systems, Inc •Instructional Design - Langevin Learning Services •Clinical Pastoral Education and Int...