Senior Safety Consultant

• Dec 2018 - Present

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DOT Safety Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Present

I'm excited to announce that I’ve started a DOT Safety Consulting Business. My diverse safety background began in 1978 with Pennsylvania’s Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. Throughout my career, I’ve been the go-to guy, assisting Trucking Companies meet the Federal and State regulatory requirements. The Trucking Industry is heavily regulated and the rules can be quite complicated. My extensive training and experience can simplify your burden. I can help improve SMS scores, conduct safety meetings and on-site training custom tailored to your company, preparation for a federal intervention or new entrant audit, record keeping requirements, or roadside inspection issues including Data-Q challenges. Show less

Safety Director

• Sep 2016 - May 2018

Serve as association liaison between federal, state and local government agencies. Conduct regulatory analysis and provide technical assistance to both members and association representatives. Respond to member and public inquiries regarding trucking related issues. Develop training curriculum and deliver training courses both in house and at member locations. Coordinate association events including but not limited to; safety conferences, truck driving competition and various award programs. Draft safety or regulatory related articles for monthly publication. Show less

Safety Director

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Direct the development and maintenance of safety programs. Evaluated and developed safety policy and procedures in order to comply with State and Federal Regulations. Conducted internal audit of FMCSA required recordkeeping, identified exposure, and took necessary steps to close gaps. • Reduced CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability) scores. • Instituted an electronic log book pilot program for evaluation. • Developed Company Safety Manual, and New Employee Orientation Process. Show less

District Safety Manager

• 2007 - 2014

Directed the development and maintenance of safety programs throughout Pennsylvania. Designed and maintained driver qualification files and accident registers. Performed drug and alcohol testing when appropriate, including random, pre-employment, post-crash, and reasonable suspicion situations. Conducted safety meetings and monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance. +Reduced CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability) scores. +Reduced accident and injury frequency rates; combined frequency rates (2012: 23.56 and 2013: 16.09). +Awards for most improved and sustained safety ratings: Safety Achievement Award and Most Improved Safety Record Award. Show less

Commercial Vehicle Safety Section Manager

• 2005 - 2007

Administered the commercial motor vehicle enforcement programs in Pennsylvania. Provided ongoing regulatory guidance to enforcement officers and the trucking industry in federal motor safety regulations, hazardous materials regulations, and commercial vehicle size and weight laws. Responded to legislative inquiries regarding interpretation of the regulations. Conducted interviews for the purpose of hiring and promoting field officers and supervisors. +Worked with the Office of Administration to develop a system through SAP in order to remotely report statewide. ___Created variances to filter troop, team, and individual statistics for state and federal reporting. ___Spent 2 months traveling the state to train employees on the system. +Created a commercial vehicle inspection competition, for the purpose of selecting an inspector for the international event. ___Developed individual classroom testing for Vehicle “Out of Service Criteria,” Hazardous Materials, and Hours of Service, including violations, false logs, and ghost trips for all participants. +Instructed new hires at the State Police Academy. Show less

Operations/Western Regional Manager - Motor Carrier Enforcement Division

• 2001 - 2004