Transportation Safety and Compliance

DENNIS W. ROBINSON

***** ****** **** ***

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

78253

CELL 210-***-****

E-MAIL **************@*****.***

• E-MAIL: **************@*****.***

Professional Experience________________________________

2000-Present

International Transportation Safety Consulting

Owner

Sole proprietor of a transportation safety compliance consulting firm. Assisting Mexican and U.S. motor carriers in all areas of compliance with pertinent transportation laws and regulations, hazardous materials requirements and any other transportation compliance needs. Assisted several motor carriers with their safety compliance program and as a result raised their safety rating to the next higher level. Registered Agent of Process with the FMCSA/USDOT. Past safety and compliance inspection facility for a national commercial motor carrier with over 9000 power unites and 11000 trailers. Have worked as an expert witness.

2006- 2009

Holt Cat

Commercial Vehicle Operator

Relocate/ deliver construction equipment, operate several heavy haul tractor/trailer configurations (from 5 to 11 axles) in Intrastate and Interstate commerce Transporting over-dimension loads, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws/ regulations. Assist the safety department with log auditing and compliance issues when time permits.

2002-2006

Larry E. Browne Jr. Trucking

Commercial Vehicle Operator

Relocate/ deliver construction equipment, Operate several heavy haul tractor/trailer configurations (5 axles up to 10 axles) in Intrastate and Interstate commerce Transporting over-dimension construction equipment. Act as dispatcher when needed.

2003- 2006

Medina County Sheriff’s Department

Full time, volunteer non-paid Deputy Sheriff, Medina County Sheriff Department. Perform law enforcement duties (Patrol, Traffic, Investigations etc.) in a county of approximately 100,000.

2001-2002

Banis Towing

Recovery Vehicle Operator

Operate a car carrier (roll back) type tow truck/ recovery vehicle for a small tow truck company in San Antonio, TX with authority to operate through out the State of Texas. Hauling for two Police departments, the U.S. Border Patrol, Enterprise Rent A Car and many area repair shops.

2000-2001

Drive Line International

Safety Director

Compliance and safety director for 64 trucks and 76 drivers with an interstate Motor Carrier with authority to operate in all 48 states. Responsible for companies overall compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, driver recruitment, retention and termination, driver qualification files, drug testing program, log auditor, accident tracking and investigation and citation rebuttal of roadside inspections.

2000

Action Career Training

Driver Training Instructor

Night Instructor with Action Career Training, responsible for instructing students in compliance with Texas CDL test requirements, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, part 395 hours of service regulations, pre-trip inspection, road driving instruction, accident avoidance, winter/inclement weather driving and overall safe conduce of students.

1996 – 2000

U.S. DOT/ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Pharr, Texas.

Motor Carrier Safety Specialist

Four years on the U.S./ Mexican border as a Motor Carrier Safety Inspector covering 7 International Ports of Entry working in conjunction with the U.S. Customs Service at their facilities. Certified to perform Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level I-V safety inspections, General Hazardous Materials Inspections, Cargo Tank Inspections and Motor Coach Inspections. Drug interdiction certified. Have conducted national inspection campaigns such as ROADCHECK 97, 98, 99, two national cargo tank inspection efforts and taken part in three border trade studies. Conducted 21 informational outreach seminars for Mexican Motor Carriers in the U.S. and in Mexico, in English and in Spanish. Assisted numerous Mexican based Motor Carriers in obtaining motor carrier operating authority, RSPA registration and U.S. DOT registration. As a Team Leader, supervised 7 Inspectors covering six international ports of entry along the U.S./ Mexico border. Assisted in the implementation of an International Truck Driving Championship in conjunction with the local Chambers of Commerce, Mexican Trucking Associations (CONACAR and CANATRAM), Texas Motor Transportation (TMTA) Association and local U.S. and Mexican Motor Carriers. Worked closely with other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to identify indicators of drug trafficking patterns and assist in new and ongoing investigations (U.S. Customs Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Border Patrol and Immigration and Naturalization Service). Also worked with local law enforcement departments (Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department, McAllen P.D., Mission P.D., Pharr P.D. and fire departments from above listed cities) to help them recognize hazardous materials and determine proper response actions. First Federal Inspector to compete in the “Challenge” series, International Inspectors Competition Challenge 99) sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

1994-1996

Over the Road Truck Driver

Two years Over-The-Road truck driving for three different Motor Carriers. Experience in 47 of the lower 48 States (missed Road Island) transporting various commodities and hazardous materials in vans and on flat-bed/step-deck trailers. Well versed in load securement requirements, placarding, labeling, shipping papers, and driver record of duty status/ hours of service laws and regulations.

1981-1994

U.S. Army

Infantryman/Motorcycle Scout/Sniper, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Recovery Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Motor Sergeant.

 1981, 3 ½ years as an Infantryman and Motorcycle Reconnaissance Scout with additional duties as Company Sniper/Explosive Ordinance Reconnaissance with the 101st Airborne Division. Deployed on Operation Ocean Venture, Puerto Rico, Deployed to Panama, Deployed to the Sinai desert Egypt, as part of the Multi-National Peace Keeping and Observation Force (MFO) Served as Unit land mine detection and destruction team member/leader and forward observer/sniper. Have worked closely with Army and Navy units from many countries on several continents.

 In 1985, changed Military Occupational Specialty to Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic assigned to 4th Infantry Division at Ft Carson Co. as a Recovery Specialist/Shop Foreman responsible for all shop and recovery operations, safety and quality assurance inspections.

 1987, Re-assigned to 56th FA Command (Pershing Nuclear Missile Battalion) Neu-Ulm, Germany as Maintenance Supervisor responsible for all quality assurance and Hazardous Materials safety compliance inspections on nuclear missile handling equipment (cranes and forklifts), 7 million dollars of shop equipment, 5 vehicles and 9 personnel. Implemented more stringent inspection criteria and verification program for missile-handling cranes’ conducted training for maintenance supervisors of other units in safe and proper accident recovery practices and procedures. Worked closely with the German government representatives to ensure compliance with all hazardous material storage, transportation and handling requirements. Assisted the German engineers that designed and built the equipment for the U.S. Army to reconfigure and retrofit the recovery/retrieval system, which greatly enhanced its safety and performance. Awarded the Army Achievement Medal.

 1989, Re-assigned to 2nd Armor Division Ft Hood Texas as a Motor Sergeant/Recovery Operations Supervisor for a Field Artillery Battalion’s Service Company. Responsible for all scheduled maintenance on Battalion equipment and for the health, welfare and training of 11 personnel, 16 million dollars of shop equipment and 8 vehicles. Deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm, oversaw all maintenance and recovery operations for the Battalion throughout operational area. Worked closely with Saudi, British, French and other nation’s military services to achieve mission goals. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Joint Services Medal, Kuwaiti liberation Medal, Navy Unit Citation,

 1991, Re-assigned to the 1st Armor Division Mannheim, Germany as Shop Foreman/ Service Supervisor/ Recovery Supervisor, responsible for all scheduled services, quality assurance inspections, driver/supervisor Hazardous Materials certification trainer, a crew of 14 personnel, 5 vehicles and 14 million dollars in shop equipment and parts. Trained Battalion Recovery teams in all aspects of Battle Field recovery operations. Assisted in the planing and implementation of the Battalion’s re-deployment to Ft. Lewis, WA. Supervised all pre-shipment vehicle servicing and final inspections.

Education_____________________________________

2003

San Antonio College

Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Peace Officer Course

TCLEOSE Certified Texas Peace Officer License

2001

Texas Motor Transport Association

Motor Carrier Safety Professionals Certification Course

1996 – 2000

U.S. DOT/FMCSA/CVSA

Certified by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to perform Level I CMV Inspections, Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank and Motor Coach Inspections. Well versed in the use of computer software such as Windows, Microsoft word, Aspen inspection system, Capri Compliance review program, Uniform Fine Assessment, MCREGIS, CDLIS, Inspection Selection System, Past Inspection Query, CaseRite enforcement case program, Corel Suite, PC Miler and other word processing and spread sheet programs. (Detailed list and certificates available upon request)

1981-1994

U.S. Army

Attended many training classes covering basic/intermediate/advanced infantry operations, sniper operations, pathfinder operations, explosive ordinance reconnaissance and destruction, vehicle maintenance and inspections procedures, hazardous materials recognition and emergence response procedures, Hazardous materials loading and securement procedures, shop operations/OSHA compliance (to include German ‘OSHA’), quality control, quality assurance inspections, basic and advanced leadership skills and several computer operations courses dealing with inventory control, status spread sheets and rotational duty rosters. Also attended and passed several college courses on automotive electronics, emission control systems, frame and suspension repair and basic body and sheet metal working. (Detailed list and certificates available upon request)

Language__________________________________________________

Spanish: Speak basic Spanish. Able to translate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and Economic Regulations and drivers hours of service requirements from English to Spanish. Able to read slowly.

German: able to speak some and read a little.

Associations_________________________________________________________

Life member Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7108 San Antonio, Texas

(past) International Trade Committee, McAllen Chamber of Commerce

(past )Co-Chairman, International Truck Driving Championship

McAllen Chamber of Commerce

(past) Regional Chairman, State Truck Driving Championship,

Rio Grande Valley Region for the Texas Motor Transport Association

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