Just wanted your thoughts and opinions

I know a guy from idaho that used to be a state patrol and dot man, he went to work for a truck company as safety director and consultant for a few other companies, seemed to keep the safety ratings up for the companies he dealt with. He also still did part time work for the state of idaho.

 

Seems like it would be a natural progression to step into some sort of safety function at a trucking company. Only experience I've had with that situation was our safety man that did the same thing, but that was 18 years ago, dont remember hearing any negative comments from either him or my co-drivers. Might be kind of a drag dealing with company policy and dinging drivers, not because they are wrong, but because it's company policy. On the flip side it would probably be good for drivers and management to get some insight from someone who has been there and done that, vs. some safety people that have just moved up the ranks from desk to desk

 

DB,

I think it is a good idea as you have skills that other potential employees do not; Experience in this field. I am for certain, employers will look at this and put you to good use should you decide to join. A job worth looking at is being an instructor a driving school like Roadmaster, Driver Solutions, Sage, etc.. Good luck in whatever you decide.

KH

 

I would say that your expirience would be a great asset for any company. You might want to do some consulting. Ok another suggestion (and I will probably get pummeled for this but) maybe teach at a driving school or work several schools on your expiriences and what drivers should do to keep themselves out of trouble. You wouldn't be stuck working everyday and could actually enjoy being retired. Just my 2 cents I guess.

 

good mourning dieselbear: now i have seen good and bad on bothe sides dot and drivers and the worst ive seen is from drivers im sorry to say.

from the post i have read from you you sound pretty much like a pro that pretty much does the job wright and in my opinion that is what we need in this business.

i think most drivers get in troubel because the listen and believe information from other drivers that havent a clue, some body like your self could go a long way in keeping drivers in perticular new drivers out of troubel i think you would be a welcome addition to this business.

if you decide to come to the dirty side of the business i think any company would welcome you and your expeirence and it is needed all over further more i think you would be a great asset to the business.

good luck to you my friend in where ever you decide to go. southernpride

 

I am still a rookie so I don't have the experience and insight that many of the others do... I think sounds like a good plan..

Also made me think of what the qualifications of a safety director are... I hadn't really thought about it... Next time I am at the terminal I am going to say hi and #### chat wth our safety guy... find out what he did before he was our safety guy....

 

The safety officer at one company I was at was an ex dot officer. I had no problem with him or his knowledge. He knew the problems we faced with the dot and what we needed to do.

Some of the other drivers were resentful, but I never had a problem.