Albert J. "Aj" Keller, Cds Email and Phone Number

Safety and Operations Manager with 20 years of experience in all areas of DOT commercial motor vehicle (CMV) fleet safety & compliance, DOT Regulations, occupational safety and health management, and operations/dispatch management. Some specifics include: • Trained and managed 140+ driver employees and/or owner operator sub-contractors in DOT commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safe operation and regulatory compliance and workplace OSHA requirements. Achieved designation as a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) and was a member of a nationally recognized award winning safety team. • Created, implemented, and directed effective company safety & compliance programs• Created new employee orientation programs and instructed orientation classes • Trained and instructed DOT & OSHA courses ensuring that DOT and employee health & safety (EHS) policies and procedures were followed• Trained driver employees on job-specific driving requirements/skills• Completed company safety and environmental inspections; identified potential or apparent safety/health hazards and developed corrective action plans to ensure compliance with all applicable DOT and OSHA safety, health & environmental regulations• Conducted post-accident/incident investigations (vehicle & personnel) • Created company HazCom Plans and monitored the use, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials• Managed various company non-safety programs (ex. toll passes, SmartWay, Emissions testing, company newsletter)• Performed duties as dispatcher, customer service, and operations manager (managed/dispatched up to 50 trucks daily) • HR experience including; recruiting & hiring, background checks, & injury claims• Most recent safety & management efforts resulted in significant decreases in company CSA scores and claims/accident rates resulting in former company receiving state-wide safety award recognition in 2015 & 2016, and current company receiving recognition in 2020, 2021, & 2022 from Acuity Insurance• Hold current Certified Director of Safety (CDS) certification (certification expires in Mar 2027)• Extensive military leadership, training, and educational experience • Hold current Class A CDL (7+ years driving experience as both an Owner-Operator & Company Driver)