Joe Daniel Email & Phone Number

JD Consulting is a Safety & Compliance consulting firm that helps trucking and bus companies deal with the complex and ever-changing regulations that affect their daily operations. Many carriers need assistance determining their requirements for the safe operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles on North American highways and roadways. At JD Consulting, we’re here to help mitigate risk and protect your company. JD Consulting will also provide consulting services to any small business in Ontario who employed five or more employees. Approximately 80% of Transportation and bus companies aren't compliant with Bill 168. Ontario's Bill 168 on Workplace Violence and Harassment became law on June 15, 2010.________________________________________A typical consulting engagement for Transportation companies consists of some or all of the services listed below:• Regulatory compliance• Carrier Safety Risk Analysis and Compliance Review• Mock Facility Audit• Representation during MTO Facility Audits• CVSA Inspections• MTO Interviews• MTO Show Cause Hearings• Licence Appeal Tribunal - to appeal MTO Suspensions & Seizure Orders• Providing training courses for new CVOR applicants. New CVOR applicant must pass a CVOR knowledge test before they are issued with a CVOR certificate. This policy came into effect on Oct 1, 2013.• Training Courses – Understanding Your CVOR & Carrier Safety Rating, Roadside Inspections, Trip Inspections, Vehicle Maintenance, Hours of Service, Cargo Securement, Driver Qualifications, and Dangerous GoodsOther consulting services for all small businesses in Ontario include:• Conduct workplace Violence Risk Assessment• Develop policies and procedures in accordance with bill 168• Conduct training/education for all managers, supervisors and employees under Bill 168• Provide third party investigation at workplaces under the provisions of Bill 168/Human Rights Code.

Greater Toronto Area

• Performed hundreds of complex investigations/facility audits of truck and bus operators to determine compliance with documentation and mechanical component/equipment requirements, and initiated enforcement action when needed.• Provided coaching and mentoring to newly recruited auditors• Conducted truck and bus inspections at roadside/operators’ premises to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.• Promoted compliance with Provincial and Federal laws through providing complex information, advice and assistance to industry, the public and enforcement agencies• Provided testimony at judicial forums.• Provided safety inspections on all classes of vehicles and reviewed driver licensing, vehicle registration, permits, insurance requirements, weights, load limits, and dangerous goods requirements in accordance with the federal and provincial legislation and regulations such as Dangerous Goods Transportation act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Highway Traffic Act and the provincial Offences Act.• Investigated complaints of infractions, and prepared summons, subpoenas, and other documents required by the courts, crown or the Ministry

Toronto Area

• Investigated and resolved public and internal complaints including reviewing tapes of security incidents.• Developed Operational Procedure Manual and Standing Orders• Coordinated the administrative and operational activities of Queen’s Park Security Services consisting of 160 employees • Conducted annual training for First Aid/CPR as well as in-service training regarding security and law enforcement• Developed and implemented community policing within the service• Prepared business cases, budgets and annual reports; conducted security studies and carried out post audits• Investigated general occurrences and oversaw the policing of numerous demonstrations, emergency incidents and various types of threats• Maintained contact with MPPS and the general public on a day-to-day basis• Evaluated members’ performance

Greater Toronto Area

• Investigated complaints of workplace discrimination and harassment and sexual improprieties, including complaints by young offenders against staff of the ministry and ministry funded agencies.• Considered complaints in light of prevention directives, guidelines, related ministry policies, the Ontario Human Rights Code and Freedom of information Legislation• Examined witnesses and documents.• Prepared written reports for the deputy Minister setting out and analyzing the evidence.• Reviewed serious complaints and emerging issues, and prepared briefing notes and executive summaries for the deputy Minister• Maintained contact with various law enforcement agencies, ministry management, union representatives, legal counsels, and clients including the complainants, respondents and witnesses.• Appeared as witness before the Grievance Settlement Board and Labour Relations Tribunal.