Rebecca Walz
Transportation Safety Director and Compliance Professional
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Transportation Safety Director and Compliance Professional with more than 20 years of trucking industry experience, including over 2 million accident-free miles as a professional driver and extensive leadership experience in fleet safety management. Proven track record of building and implementing comprehensive DOT compliance and safety programs from the ground up. Experienced in policy development, driver qualification management, FMCSA compliance, accident prevention, driver coaching, risk management, fleet operations, and safety culture development.
Recognized for transforming non-compliant operations into organized, audit-ready transportation companies.
Experience
Safety Director - L&L Transport, LLC / L&L Express, LLC
- Direct all safety, compliance, and regulatory operations for two transportation companies.
- Rebuilt company compliance systems after discovering disorganized records, incomplete driver files, and multiple compliance deficiencies.
- Successfully brought company operations into near-full FMCSA and DOT compliance within nine months.
- Developed and implemented company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Created and authored company Drug & Alcohol Policy.
- Wrote and implemented Driver Handbook and Safety Manual.
- Developed lease agreements, rider policies, pet policies, progressive discipline procedures, and other operational policies.
- Established and organized Driver Qualification File management processes.
- Conduct driver onboarding, orientation, safety training, and ongoing compliance education.
- Monitor driver performance, Hours of Service compliance, and safety metrics.
- Manage accident reporting, investigations, corrective action plans, and driver coaching.
- Coordinate drug testing programs and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Serve as primary point of contact for safety, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Developed a comprehensive Flatbed Cargo Securement Guide to improve driver training and reduce cargo-related risk.
- Improved overall company safety culture through accountability, communication, and training initiatives.
Professional Commercial Truck Driver
- More than 20 years of over-the-road transportation experience.
- Accumulated more than 2 million professional driving miles.
- Extensive experience in flatbed transportation, cargo securement, DOT regulations, and driver safety.
- Strong understanding of real-world transportation operations, driver challenges, and fleet safety requirements.
- Consistently demonstrated professionalism, safe driving practices, and regulatory compliance.
