Robert Reed-areas of expertise
Trucks, 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 and Industry standards, policy and regulations. Blindspot & perception analysis. Hazardous material regulations and training. GPS, ECM, and Computer records and paperwork audits & testing. Construction and specialized equipment inspection, maintenance and operation.
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Safety/Maintenance training & audits, truck driver & equipment operator training & evaluations, develop safety & maintenance programs, large scale DOT annual inspections, insurance company safety inspections, NFPA fire truck chassis inspections, hazardous material transportation, reconstruct/test equipment involved in failure/crash situations, review computer and GPS tracking records and ECM data and driving re-enactments, first point of perception studies and GPS system accurcacy testing, log audits and assist accident reconstructionist with characteristics/tendencies of large trucks. Case study, records/reports review, research and litigation support. Subrogation, Mediation, and Arbitration assistance. Interrogatories and Questions specific to your case for proper Discovery.
Prior Expert Testimony - Commercial Driver's License Standards & Procedures, Driver Hiring & Qualifications, Proper Operation/Driving Trucks/Tractor-Trailers, Proper Maintenance, Tire & Wheel Loss, Hub Loss, Wheel Bearing Issues, Hydraulic Brakes Use & Failure, Air Brakes Use & Failure, Underride of Trailers, Welding, Design Defect, Cargo Overload, Proper Loading & Securement, Industry Standards Driver, Industry Standards Maintenance, 49CFR FMVSS/FMCSA/DOT/PUCO Regulations and Standards, Forklift Operation, 29CFR OSHA Regulations, Dock Accidents, Unloading Accidents, Construction Equipment Loading Procedures, 30 CFR MSHA Surface Mine Regulations, Air Ride Suspensions, Lighting Functions and Standards, CMV Parking Issues, Intentional Torts, Proper Training & Safety, ECM Records, Satellite Tracking Communication Records, Driver Record of Duty Status (Logs), Fatigue Issues, Negligent Hiring & Retention. Air Suspension Seats & Truck Driver Seat Belt Use, Federal Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR), Hazmat Tanker Driver Loading & Unloading, ABS Air Brakes, Driver Unloading Duties & Safety, Motorcoach Training & Operation, Motor Carrier Duties, Bus/Coach Operation, Parking Brake & Wheel Chock Issues, Uniform Traffic Code, Spring & Suspension Issues, Mechanic Job Tasks, Palletized, Packaging and Shrinkwrapping, Securement, Cargo Issues, Pallet Jack Operation, Lock-out/Tag Out Issues & Air Brake Repairs, Liftgates, Fall Protection, Workplace Safety, Accident Reconstruction Issues of CMV, Truck Driver Inspection, Annual/Periodic CMV Inspections, Driving & Perception Studies & Testing, Satellite GPS Accuracy & Reliability GPS Testing.
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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.
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