Richard Kelly Hester

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Profile:

Transportation Safety professional with a 30 year established background in Compliance, Employee Training, and Risk Management.

Experience:

Safety Compliance &Training Manager – Greensboro, NC July 2003 – August 2015

July 2018 - Present

Quality Carriers Inc, Tampa, FL

Opened the Southeast Regional School in 2003, trained 2000+ employees to date.

Maintained safety compliance for region of 450 trucks and drivers.

Provided training and compliance oversight for all new employees and drivers in defensive driving (Smith System), FMCSA regulations, company policies, hazmat transportation, OSHA 29CFR1910, chemical tanker transfer, PPE, respiratory protection, fall protection, security and workplace safety.

Self Employed - Safety Consulting for Sealy Mattress Co. Sept. 2015 – July 2018

Fleet Safety Compliance Manager for Sealy dedicated fleet.

Provide complete FMCSA compliance oversight and management for 380 drivers, at 23 locations nationwide.

Safety Compliance Supervisor

Superior Carriers, High Point, NC

1992 – 2001

Provided compliance training to drivers, terminal staff, maintenance, and tank wash employees. Conducted bi-weekly orientation class for new employees.

Performed DOT and OSHA audits to ensure regulatory compliance for bulk chemical transportation, chemical tank cleaning, and maintenance facilities.

Education:

Smith System Defensive Driving / Certified Trainer

OSHA Compliance Training Certification

HAZWOPER Certification

FMCSA Certification

Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office, TMW, Qualcom & PeopleNet Communication

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