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Le Roy, Illinois, United States

Providing remote services to motor carriers to assist them with their FMCSA compliance and driver safety programs. • Monitor motor carrier’s safety performance to include their Inspection Selection System (ISS) score, Safety Measurement System (SMS), Out-of-Service (OOS) Rate, and Accident Rate and provide solutions to correct poor performance that could lead them to a compliance audit.• File DataQ challenges or “requests for reviews” to data maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that is entered during roadside inspections or DOT accidents.• Assist motor carriers with their New Entrant Audit by helping them collect and prepare the requested documentation to be submitted to FMCSA. • Assist motor carriers in the development of a strong driver safety and compliance program.• Provide training using Teams to motor carriers of the roles and responsibilities that are required of them by FMCSA.• Develop Fleet Driver Safety and Compliance Policies and Procedures Manuals that focus on FMCSA’s Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs).• Monitor and maintain motor carriers Driver Qualification (DQ) files.• Provide motor carriers with general guidance and support as an experienced transportation safety and compliance professional.

Neenha, Wisconsin

Specializing in driver safety and FMCSA compliance for motor carriers throughout the United States by conducting mock DOT audits and assessments, identifying gaps and weaknesses within client fleets, and providing guidance, solutions, and support to customers in correcting or implementing solutions. • Performed over 1000 mock DOT New Entrant and Full Compliance audits for motor carrier sizes of 1 to greater than 10,000 throughout the United States to measure their regulatory compliance, identify gaps and recommend solutions that were provided in detailed audit and assessment reports.• Developed and submitted Safety Action Plans to FMCSA to ensure compliance with non-compliant findings following individual audits which contributed to upgraded carriers’ safety ratings.• Provided customized methods and processes that allowed clients to effectively manage their fleets safety and compliance program using the Safety Management Cycle of Policies & Procedures, Hiring & Qualification, Training & Communication, Tracking & Monitoring and Meaningful Action. • Created one of two J. J. Keller & Associates Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures Manuals following the FMCSA Safety Management Cycle and application to each Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Category (BASIC).• Provided processes that allowed clients to effectively manage their Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) and Vehicle Maintenance Records to a high level of accuracy.• Conducted FMCSA A to Z training and Industry Best Practices for client managers, supervisors, and drivers ensuring understanding of complicated federal regulations, and maintaining higher level of compliance.• Conducted Hazardous Material Training for clients across all modes of transportation (Ground, Air and Water). which allowed them to be compliant with federal required training regulations and safely handle and transport hazardous materials.

Responsible for, as a licensed Class-A CDL driver, picking-up and safely delivering freight as scheduled and assigned by the motor carrier.• Conducted daily inspections of assigned equipment and recorded and reported all defects for timely repairs which reduced enroute breakdowns and prevented delays.• Operated following federal hours of service rules and maintained accurate driver logs and supporting documents while providing on time service.

Mokena, Illinois, United States

One of three partners in this start-up company with a vision to provide experienced drivers in-depth training in safety, operations, and customer service to become well sought-after professional drivers whose position were then negotiated with top companies for a higher pay and benefits. • Developed the company’s training curriculum to train drivers to advanced levels of safety, compliance, operations, and customer service to become highly sought-after top assets for motor carriers.• Conducted sales visits and presentations to sign services with various motor carriers.• Established motor carrier’s needs and identified all training requirements that ensured drivers were fully qualified to perform and exceed expectations.• Recruited drivers using various methods and worked directly with companies such as Zip Recruiter and other alike companies to fill driver positions and grow the company.• Conducted driver qualification and background investigations of drivers while compiling documentation to complete the Drivers Qualification File.• Conducted and documented all driver training to meet and exceed motor carriers needs and allow the driver to be successful and excel in their career.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for all facets of driver and fleet safety and compliance; conducting the company's recruiting and qualifying of potential drivers, driver orientation and continual training, driver file management, all permitting and licensing, hours of service monitoring, log auditing, loss management and claims, hazmat spill response, policy and procedure development, driver coaching and retention; and acted as driver liaison to management.• Initiated the Company's WorkSteps program, a functional capacity testing that resulted in zero loss time accidents of any driver or mechanic that was hired under this program which allowed for lower insurance costs.• Developed and published a monthly Safety Scorecard to communicate the Company’s performance during DOT roadside inspections showing trends and solutions for improvement.• Developed and implemented a Driver Qualification File management system to effectively maintain driver files.• Managed company’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program as the company’s Designated Employee Representative (DER) and was responsible for document recordkeeping and Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy updates. • Created a monthly Safety Meeting DVD Video “Safe Travels” and distributed a copy to each driver; video covered the fleet’s performance overview and discussed issues that arose within Safety, Operations, Maintenance, and Billing during the previous month, included documented training and a message from a different manager monthly and allowed a timely, accurate, and consistent message to all drivers making the meeting more meaningful.• Awarded the Competitive Safety Contest "Grand Award" by National Tank Truck Carrier's in the 3-4.5 Million Mile Class for 2010 with zero accidents.• Recruiting efforts grew driver count 54% while obtaining a driver turnover rate of less than 10% which increased annual revenue.

Markham, Illinois, United States

Responsible for, as a licensed Class-A CDL Hazmat Tanker driver, picking-up and safely delivering chemicals as scheduled and assigned by the motor carrier.• Conducted daily inspections of assigned equipment and recorded and report all defects for timely repairs to reduce enroute breakdowns and prevent delays.• Operated following federal hours of service rules and maintain accurate driver logs and supporting documents while providing on time service.

Markham, Illinois, United States

Responsible for conducting the company’s recruiting and qualifying of potential drivers, driver orientation and continual training, driver file management, all permitting and licensing, hours of service monitoring and log auditing, and policy and procedure development.• Reduced the company’s vehicle maintenance and hours of service compliance violations through policy and procedure implementation, driver and staff training, oversight, and accountability.• Published a monthly Safety Scorecard to communicate the Company’s performance during DOT roadside inspections showing trends and solutions for improvement.• Conducted weekly Driver Log Audits and hours of service remedial training as needed.• Recruited drivers and worked directly with a driver staffing company to fill open driver positions and grow the company.• Conducted driver qualification and background investigations of drivers while compiling documentation to complete the Drivers Qualification File.• Maintained all Driver Qualification Files, Driver Logs and DVIR’s.• Conducted required and implied training including Hazardous Material Ground training for drivers and staff.• Led the company to a successful “Satisfactory” safety rating during a DOT compliance audit.