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This expert has served as a heavy equipment mechanic and maintenance specialist for over 30 years. He is ASE certified in 8 different areas as a Medium/Heavy Truck Technician and 5 areas as an Automotive Technician. He is a former mechanic for the Utah Transit Authority where he performed maintenance and repairs in a variety of areas including suspensions, rotors, brake systems, and hydraulic systems. He also served as a mechanic at Sunroc Construction and Materials where he performed repairs on fleets of heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, trailers, loaders, and bulldozers. Currently, he is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at a government transportation unit in UT where he performs preventative maintenance and repairs on transmission and brake systems for trucks and heavy road maintenance vehicles.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, A Government Transportation Unit in UT
Pleasant Grove,
Utah
This expert has 27+ years of experience in specialty vehicle engineering and design. Currently, he works as the Manager of the Vehicle Engineering Group for a large scientific advisory company. The expert earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has authored multiple publications in his field. Previously, he was the Director of Engineering for Capacity Trucks and the Chassis Development Leader for Thor Motor Coach. He is also a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.
Manager of Vehicle Engineering, An engineering firm in Arizona
Bachelor of Science (BS), Purdue University
Phoenix,
Arizona
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in transportation safety and trucking accident reconstruction. He received his BA degree from Western Baptist College and received a journeyman certification from Consolidated Freightways. He is a former transportation safety specialist at Safety Solutions and at the Oregon Department of Transportation, where he was involved in numerous accident reconstruction projects. Currently, he is a transportation safety specialist and consultant with Transportation Specialties his own consulting firm in Oregon for over 15 years.
Transportation Safety Specialist & Consultant, Major Transportation Consulting Firm
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Western Baptist College
Oregon
This expert has hove 40 years of experience in the field of trucking. He studied automotive technology a the College of the Canyons, and served as an apprentice automotive mechanic at Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi. He has continued to participate in in ongoing trainings offered in his field. He has previously served as a heavy equipment mechanic for the California Division of Highways, and as a Motor Carrier Specialist for the California Highway Patrol. He currently serves as the Vice President of a Motor Vehicle Safety Consultancy in California.
Sole Proprietor, A Motor Vehicle Safety Consultancy in CA
Santa Rosa,
California
This expert has almost two decades of first-hand commercial driving experience. He has over 15 years of experience driving semi-trucks, boasting over 1.5 million miles accident-free. After receiving his AS from Shasta Junior College, he worked as a security guard for North State Security until beginning his career in the commercial driving industry as a bus driver for the Redding Area Bus Authority. He has served as a truck driver for companies such as Swift Transportation, Bettendorf Enterprises, Schneider National Carriers, and Giltner Trucking. He also served as a training engineer for Schneider National Carriers. Currently, this expert serves as a truck driver for a transportation firm based in Utah.
Truck Driver, A transportation company in OK
Associate of Science (AS), Shasta Junior College
Springfield,
California
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What Can a Trucking Expert Witness Opine On?
Freight Transport
Moving goods from one location to another.
Route Planning
Determining the most efficient delivery paths.
Load Securing
Ensuring cargo is safely strapped and stable.
Vehicle Maintenance
Regular checks to ensure truck reliability.
Logistics Coordination
Organizing schedules for timely deliveries.
Compliance Checks
Ensuring adherence to transport regulations.
FAQs for Trucking Expert Witnesses
What is a trucking expert witness?
A trucking expert witness is a transportation professional who explains trucking standards, safety, and industry practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing accidents, testifying in court, and clarifying complex trucking issues.
What types of cases can a trucking expert witness opine on?
A trucking expert witness opines on truck accidents, FMCSA compliance, driver fatigue, loading/securement, maintenance, braking, black box data, and fleet safety practices.
How can a trucking expert witness evaluate compliance with federal safety regulations?
A trucking expert witness evaluates compliance with federal safety regulations by reviewing logs, maintenance records, training, company policies, and accident evidence against FMCSA rules.
What qualifications should a trucking expert witness possess for complex litigation?
A trucking expert witness should have extensive trucking industry experience, relevant safety and regulations training, professional certifications, and a proven record of testimony in complex litigation.
How does a trucking expert witness assess motor carrier hiring and supervision practices?
A trucking expert witness assesses motor carrier hiring and supervision practices by reviewing driver qualifications, background checks, training, safety policies, and ongoing performance monitoring.
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