CDL Program Director and Third-Party Examiner

TAMMY DOTSON

Arlington, TX +1-972-***-**** *************@*****.***

Summary

Experienced CDL education and transportation professional with leadership experience as a Regional Program Director and Program Director. State of Texas Certified Third-Party Examiner, Train-the-Trainer, and Designated Responsible Person with expertise in CDL instruction, testing, curriculum development, regulatory compliance, student evaluation, and team development. Background includes Class A commercial driving and operational coordination. Work Experience

Regional Program Director CDL Division/Texas Third Party Examiner Ancora Education

March 2020 to October 2026

• Manage client interactions, contracts, and class arrangements, ensuring coordinated program delivery and clear communication with stakeholders.

• Conduct face-to-face client meetings and execute contracts, strengthening relationships and supporting successful class enrollment and operations.

• Coordinate vendor interactions for vehicle repair and maintenance, helping sustain safe, operational training equipment.

• Manage employee travel arrangements and maintain business files for students, clients, employees, and equipment, supporting organized and accessible records.

• Provide subject matter expertise and actively participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation while conducting faculty meetings and delivering classroom lectures.

• Prepare students for Class A commercial learner’s permit testing using textbooks, demonstrations, video presentations, industry recruiters, and simulated work experiences.

• Instruct students in tractor-trailer inspections, basic vehicle control, road skills, safe driving behavior, emergency stops, and railroad-crossing procedures.

• Coach students through engine-compartment, trailer, coupling, in-cab, air-brake, tug-test, backing, offset, and parallel- parking procedures using hands-on instruction.

• Evaluate and score students on vehicle inspections, basic control skills, and road skills driving for Class A commercial driver’s licenses.

• Administer State of Texas third-party examinations, including vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road tests, while scheduling and recording scores in the federal database.

• Train current examiners on new or updated state and federal testing laws and regulations, ensuring consistent compliance across the Third-Party team.

• Coordinate with auditors to approve new testing sites and routes, supporting regulatory authorization and operational readiness.

• Serve as the State of Texas Certified Third-Party Designated Responsible Person, directing official communication and maintaining required student documentation in a secured location.

• Manage reporting to state and federal agencies and oversee all Texas third-party locations, remaining present for announced and unannounced visits.

Program Director/Texas Third Party Examiner

ANCORA EDUCATION DBA: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

February 2018 to March 2020

• Provide subject matter expertise and actively participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation, supporting continuous improvement of the CDL program.

• Assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize CDL Driver Instructors, strengthening faculty performance and instructional consistency.

• Conduct faculty meetings and provide academic counseling as needed to students, supporting communication and progress throughout the program.

• Deliver classroom lectures using Ancora curriculum, the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook, demonstrations, industry recruiters, video presentations, and simulated work experiences.

• Prepare students for Class A commercial learner’s permit testing through structured instruction and targeted test preparation.

• Instruct students in tractor-trailer vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and road skills while emphasizing safe and legal maneuvers.

• Coach students through engine-compartment, trailer, coupling, in-cab, air-brake, and tug-test inspections, building comprehensive vehicle-safety knowledge.

• Educate students in straight-line backing, left and right offsetting, and sight-side or conventional parallel parking through hands-on practice.

• Train students in safe general driving behavior, including turns, intersections, interstate and urban driving, lane changes, observation, and tractor-trailer communication.

• Prepare students for emergency stops and railroad crossings using instruction focused on safe, compliant driving procedures.

• Evaluate and score students on vehicle inspections, basic control skills, and road skills driving for Class A commercial driver’s licenses.

• Administer State of Texas third-party examinations, including vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road tests, while scheduling and recording scores in the federal database.

• Train current examiners on new or updated state and federal testing laws and regulations, supporting consistent compliance across the Third-Party team.

• Coordinate with auditors to approve new testing sites and routes, helping maintain authorized and operational testing locations.

• Serve as the State of Texas Certified Third-Party Designated Responsible Person, managing official communication and maintaining secured student documentation.

• Manage reporting to state and federal agencies and oversee all Texas third-party locations, remaining present for announced and unannounced visits.

CDL Driver Instructor/Third Party Examiner

CR England

August 2016 to February 2018

• Deliver classroom lectures using the JJ Keller entry-level driver training textbook, the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook, demonstrations, video presentations, and simulated work experiences.

• Prepare students for Class A commercial learner’s permit testing through structured instruction and targeted examination preparation.

• Instruct students in tractor-trailer vehicle inspections, basic vehicle control, and road skills while emphasizing safe and legal maneuvers.

• Coach students through engine-compartment, trailer, coupling, in-cab, air-brake, and tug-test inspections using hands- on training.

• Educate students in straight-line backing, left and right offsetting, and sight-side or conventional parallel parking through practical driving instruction.

• Train students in safe general driving behavior, including turns, intersections, interstate and urban driving, lane changes, observation, and tractor-trailer communication.

• Prepare students for emergency stops and railroad crossings using instruction focused on compliant and defensive driving procedures.

• Evaluate and score students on vehicle inspections, basic control skills, and road skills driving for Class A commercial driver’s licenses.

• Administer State of Texas third-party examinations, including vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road tests, while scheduling and recording scores in the federal database.

• Train current examiners on new or updated state and federal testing laws and regulations, supporting consistent testing compliance.

• Coordinate with auditors to approve new testing sites and routes, helping establish authorized testing operations. CDL Driver

DRIVER’S DEPOT

February 2015 to August 2016

• Transport different types of goods from shipper to receiver locations as a CDL Class A Driver, supporting reliable freight delivery through safe, compliant operations.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using commercial driving and vehicle-safety procedures, helping identify maintenance concerns before and after each trip.

CDL Driver

CONWAY TRUCKLOAD

August 2010 to February 2015

• Transport different types of goods from shipper to receiver locations as a CDL Class A Driver, supporting reliable freight delivery through safe, compliant operations.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using commercial driving and vehicle-safety procedures, helping identify maintenance concerns before and after each trip.

CDL Driver

CR England

November 2009 to August 2010

• Transport different types of goods from shipper to receiver locations as a CDL Class A Driver, supporting reliable freight delivery through safe, compliant operations.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using commercial driving and vehicle-safety procedures, helping identify maintenance concerns before and after each trip.

Education

Business Administration (Associate of Applied Science) MILLER-MOTTE COLLEGE

November 2024 to November 2024

CEDAR VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

March 2017 to March 2017

PREMIER TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL

November 2009 to November 2009

DALY’S TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL

January 2009 to January 2009

GENERAL DIPLOMA

LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

June 1985 to June 1985

Licenses and Certifications

Air Brake Endorsement

CLP

CDL A

Skills

Self-Motivated Personnel Supervision Third Party Software Regulatory Reporting Passion for Teaching Class A CDL Classroom and Field Curriculum Development Analytical Campus Vue Student Relations MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ancora Training Certifications Knowledgeable of DOT regulations Fleet Maintenance Coordination

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