Trucking and Construction Industry Consultant

Reed Transportation Service Inc.

4475 Beacon Hill Road
Columbus, Ohio 43228
USA

Contact: Mr. Robert R. Reed
Tel: (614) 853-0340, Fax: (614) 853-0340

Website: www.trucxpert.bizhosting.com

Expert Witness - Forensic Expert - Litigation Support - Speaker Bureau

Reed Transportation provides training and consultant services from hands-on experience of management, operations, safety and maintenance of trucks, buses, tractor-trailers and various specialty construction and off-road equipment. This unique insight has assisted on over 100 various assignments in the legal community for plaintiff, defense and criminal cases. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, OSHA Regulations, MSHA Regulations, Hazardous Material Regulations, and Commercial Driver License Standards (CDL) are utilized from firsthand knowledge and experience.

Services

Reed Transportation Service provides complete commercial vehicle (truck, tractor-trailer, bus) and equipment (truck crane, back-hoe, bulldozer, excavator, skid-steers, loaders, tow motor/forklift) inspections for proper operational condition or mechanical defects.

Component and systems testing for proper function and/or failure diagnosis. Inspections are performed to DOT/OSHA and manufacturer criteria. Air brake, hydraulic and electric brake complete inspection of all components for functional use and proper tolerances. On-site Air brake and DOT Annual Inspection training for industry personnel. Driver, maintenance standards, CDL, new entrant and specialized training also available. Modern trucking technology, driver qualification, training, safe operation and maintenance standards are utilized in case reviews and investigations to produce probative evidence. Demonstrative exhibits can be supplied for training, support and trial. Loading, unloading, freight security, hazardous materials (HMR), proper operation and driving, safety (OSHA), maintenance, hiring, motor carrier operations (FMCSR), driver logs (RODS), satellite communications (GPS), industry documents, engine control modules (ECM), vehicle lighting, conspicuous aspects, under-ride, tire and wheel loss, vehicle overloads, special hauling permits, and driver re-enactments, perception & blind spot analysis, GPS accuracy testing are areas of expertise.

Litigation Support Services

Reed Transportation Service provides PowerPoint programs, Demonstrative Exhibits of Components, Tools of the Trade, Operational Videos of Vehicles, Components & Technology.

Areas of Expertise:

Profile

Robert Reed-areas of expertise include bus, truck, tractor-trailer, and equipment hands-on management and work experience in operational, safety, maintenance, and loading and unloading procedures. Inspection of equipment for proper maintenance, system failure, parts malfunction or defects. Driver/operator and Industry standards, policy and regulations. Hazardous material regulations and training. GPS, ECM, and Computer records and paperwork audits. Construction and specialized equipment maintenance and operation.

The clients and areas of our services include plaintiff and defense attorneys, prosecutors, police departments, municipalities, fire departments, leasing companies, insurance companies, associations, consulting firms, owner/operators, trucking/delivery and construction companies. Serves United States primary training area Midwest states.

Licenses

Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Ohio Class A with S,T,P,X Endorsements,
TSA background check (HME)
ASE Certified Medium/Heavy Truck Technician 22 years

Professional Experience

Over 25 years experience with operation, maintenance and safety of the transportation industry.
Construction equipment operation, maintenance and safety of 10 years.
Safety and maintenance management in both construction and transportation.
State of Ohio Vocational Instructor- Diesel Mechanics/Truck Driver
State of Ohio Third-Party CDL Examiner
National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor

Complete CV Upon Request

Legal Experience & Services

Consultant to the legal community since 1989 for plaintiff, defense, criminal, arbitration, mediation and subrogation.
Federal and State Court experience in New Jersey, Texas, Ohio. West Virginia & Michigan
Case & report reviews, questions for interrogatories and depositions.
Thorough communication of complex issues with OSHA, FMCSR, DOT and HMR Issues.
Experienced with Intentional Tort, Wrongful Death & Product Liability cases.
Excellent report preparation with supporting attachments.
*Withstood Daubert-Kumho in Court challenge & review 2002 & 2006

Complete Case History & Fee Schedule Upon Request

Affiliations

Ohio Trucking Association
Towing and Recovery Association of Ohio
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
OOIDA

Qualifications

OSHA Training in Safe Operation of Forklifts
Decision Driving Course for Driver Trainers
Accident Investigation & Analysis
Motor Fleet Accident Investigation
OSHA 40 HR. Hazardous Waste Operations
US DOT/Transportation Safety Institute - Motor Carrier Courses & Professional Driver's Master Certificate
NAPARS 40 HR. Commercial Vehicle Course - Maine State Police
CDL - 56 HR. Examiner Training - State of Ohio
Ohio Vocational Instructor - In-service Training
Certified ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - 7 areas

Seminars & Training

Provides training seminars for associations, employers, drivers, maintenance and industry personnel, insurance companies, accident reconstruction companies, manufacturers and industry vendors on modern trucking equipment and driver issues, regulations, procedures, techniques, standards, and specialized topics to enhanced attendees knowledge and skills.

Publications

Modern Trucking Forensic Guide and Training Manual - 238 Pages 2004
Modern Trucking Air Brake Training Guide - 100 Pages 2004 & 2006 118 Pages
Law Enforcement Reconstruction & CMV/Tractor-Trailer Issues - 99 Pages 2004, 2006
Annual Inspection Training Manual 72 Pages 2006
Truck/Tractor-Trailer Brakes and Accident Reconstruction 2002
Published: accidentreconstruction.com Newsletter Volume V Issue 3
Performance Based Brake Testers/General Air Brake Tolerance and Procedures
Published: fleetxchange.com 2003
The Employer Is? PEOs - Lease Drivers
Published: trucksafety.org 2003
Air Brakes - Automatic Slacks not Automatic
Published: fleetxchange.com 2003
Truck Crash Reconstruction "OBC"/"GPS"/"ECMS" 2003
Published: accidentreconstruction.com Newsletter vol. V Issue 10
Highway Work-Zone Safety 2005
TRAO Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 3
Crashes & Warning Devices 2005
TRAO Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 4

Professional References

ARC Network Member #ARC0512
NAPARS Member #36118

Consulting Practice:

All States

More Information:

About Reed Transportation Service Inc.
Trucking Industry Training Manuals
Truck/Tractor Trailer Brakes and Accident Reconstruction
GPS Satellites, Computers and Engine Control Modules
Trucking and Construction Industry Consultant
The Employers in the Trucking Industry