Safety & Loss Control Services

HR, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, & RISK MANAGEMENTRecruited to revitalize business operations for this transportation company comprised of a fleet of 2,500 power units and 8,000+ pieces of trailing equipment, with 50 terminals operating in 20 states. Directly responsible for all facets of safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and instituting HR best practices. Focus on maximizing operational efficiencies, while positioning company as a leader in regulatory and safety compliance. Serve as Lead Safety Representative on the Accident Review Committee to provide input and guidance on required and supplemental safety training and accident countermeasures. Collaborate with legal representatives on litigation strategies and attend settlement proceedings and trials. Hire, manage and mentor nine direct reports, and accountable for supporting a total staff of 2,900 employees.Increased independent contractor fleet by 200%, to 300 units.Initiated HR and employee benefits plans to reduced expenses by 30+%. Improved line haul operations, safety and maintenance expenses as a percentage of sales revenue while reducing accident and injuries, insurance/claims costs and non-compliance issues.Reduced maintenance costs from 12% to below 5% of revenue budget.Successfully marketed and sold $750+K worth of excess power and trailing equipment in the first half of 2009 to ensure fleet does not become aged or obsolete, and to compensate for fluctuating market capacity.Reduced risk transfer costs through restructuring loss prevention and claims handling processes.Recipient of the "2008 Grand Safety Award - President's Trophy" from the ATA.

Accountable for all safety and risk management initiatives supporting a fleet of 1,400 power units for this national flatbed motor carrier. Initiated performance-driven recruitment initiatives to hire and retain quality talent. Managed loss prevention program focused on OSHA compliance and workplace injury awareness directives. Coordinated lease/purchase initiatives. And implement performance and production methodologies aimed at reducing accident frequency and ensuring compliance with FMCSR safety regulations. Managed and mentored six employees and reported to General Council.

Led safety and compliance, insurance and claims, and all HR-related functions for this refrigerated carrier with fleet of 650 trucks. Redefined company culture from a driver-centric fleet toward an exclusive independent contractor fleet by initiating a lease purchase program. Supported a workforce of 800 employees, and reported directly to the President. Reduced accident frequency to less than one occurrence per million miles.Reduced auto liability costs by 50% by converting coverage to a self-insured retention (SIR) program.Reduced Workers Compensation costs by launching a deductible program with in-house claims handling.Recipient of the "2004 National Fleet Safety Award" from the TCA.

Risk Management, Recruiting, Safety and Compliance responsiblities for this 2,000 unit OTR Truckload Fleet.

Directed safety and compliance programs for this national dry van, truck load transportation company. Managed recruiting, training and insurance initiatives supporting 1,700 employees, 400 independent contractors and sales agents, and a fleet of 2,100 company power units. Maintained DOT and all regulatory compliances while simultaneously managing company driver capacity and contract power unit quotas. Handled liability within SIR, subrogation, Workers Compensation, cargo, physical damage, and unemployment claims. Expanded owner/operator fleet by more than 50% during tenure.Introduced improved performance evaluation and claims processes. The programs lowered overhead while significantly improving driver retention. Reduced Workers Compensation costs by 26% through enhanced training and safety programs.Recipient of the TCA's "1998 National Safety Award."Played a critical role in establishing a sound organizational infrastructure, which led to the successful acquisition of PST by U.S. Express in 1998.Early Career History Includes:DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES / SAFETY *

Driver Recruiting & Developement