10723 5th Ave Cutoff apt 302 Countryside, IL 60525. ph:- -
OBJECTIVE
I am highly motivated and enthusiastic, experienced DOT Safety and Compliance professional with knowledge in safety procedures, audits, insurance, human resource and driver safety orientation. I have 15 years of experience, 9 successful DOT audits. My organization skills have helped me reorganize Safety and Compliance Departments for Trucking Companies to their full potential. I would love to be an asset for Trucking Companies and use my knowledge in Safety and Compliance to help improve Safety Programs, Scores and Compliance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AAA FREIGHT, INC. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL August, 2020-December, 2023, full time
Safety and Compliance Manager
Designing, implementing and maintaining programs to improve the safety of all employees. Ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational, Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State Regulations.
Developing and presenting Safety and loss control training programs to drivers and employees, maintaining attendance records including new employee orientation.
Drug and Alcohol Program (Pre-employment , Random, Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion)
Hiring-Termination Process
Auditing driver’s compliance with Federal DOT Rules and Regulations and Company’s safety policies.
Maintaining Fleet Maintenance files and filing requests for State Apportioned Tags and Renewal. Confirming physical damage coverage and non-trucking liability for all fleet.
Handling Data Q submissions
Preparing and Filing quarterly IFTA reports, KY mileage, NY mileage, NM mileage and OR reports.
Handling all Insurance/Claims matter (Physical Damage, Liability, Non-Trucking Liability, Cargo and Occupational). Reviewing, processing and investigating the cause of incident /accident. Coordinating the claim submission and closure process for all commercial claims and monitor claims activity. Communication with key parties’ throughout the claim process including insured, adjusters, attorneys, medical providers.
MB GLOBAL LOGISTICS, INC. ADDISON, IL July,2017 –August 2020,, full time
Safety and Compliance Manager
Designing, implementing and maintaining programs to improve the safety of all drivers. Ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational, Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State Regulations.
Developing Safety program for entry level drivers and safety and compliance training.
Maintaining Safety and Compliance program for drivers and reevaluating road performance
Meetings with dispatch on weekly basis
Hiring-Termination Process
Auditing driver’s compliance with Federal DOT Rules and Regulations and Company’s safety policies.
Managing team of log book auditors
Confirming physical damage coverage and non-trucking liability for all fleet.
Handling Data Q submissions
Preparing and Filing quarterly IFTA reports, KY mileage, NY mileage, NM mileage and OR reports.
Handling all Insurance/Claims matter (Physical Damage, Liability, Non-Trucking Liability, Cargo and Occupational). Reviewing, processing and investigating the cause of incident /accident. Coordinating the claim submission and closure process for all commercial claims and monitor claims activity. Communication with key parties’ throughout the claim process including insured, adjusters, attorneys, medical providers.
SMART TRANS LOGISTICS, INC. ELMHURST, IL September,2013 –Present, part time
Safety and Compliance Manager
Designing, implementing and maintaining programs to improve the safety of all employees. Ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational, Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State Regulations.
Developing and presenting Safety and loss control training programs to drivers and employees, maintaining attendance records including new employee orientation.
Drug and Alcohol Program (Pre-employment , Random, Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion)
Hiring-Termination Process
Auditing driver’s compliance with Federal DOT Rules and Regulations and Company’s safety policies.
Maintaining Fleet Maintenance files and filing requests for State Apportioned Tags and Renewal. Confirming physical damage coverage and non-trucking liability for all fleet.
Handling Data Q submissions
Preparing and Filing quarterly IFTA reports, KY mileage, NY mileage, NM mileage and OR reports.
Handling all Insurance/Claims matter (Physical Damage, Liability, Non-Trucking Liability, Cargo and Occupational). Reviewing, processing and investigating the cause of incident /accident. Coordinating the claim submission and closure process for all commercial claims and monitor claims activity. Communication with key parties’ throughout the claim process including insured, adjusters, attorneys, medical providers.
AAA FREIGHT, INC. MERRIONETTE PARK, IL September, 2015-July 2017, full time
Safety and Compliance Manager
Designing, implementing and maintaining programs to improve the safety of all employees. Ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational, Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State Regulations.
Developing and presenting Safety and loss control training programs to drivers and employees, maintaining attendance records including new employee orientation.
Drug and Alcohol Program (Pre-employment , Random, Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion)
Hiring-Termination Process
Auditing driver’s compliance with Federal DOT Rules and Regulations and Company’s safety policies.
Maintaining Fleet Maintenance files and filing requests for State Apportioned Tags and Renewal. Confirming physical damage coverage and non-trucking liability for all fleet.
Handling Data Q submissions
Preparing and Filing quarterly IFTA reports, KY mileage, NY mileage, NM mileage and OR reports.
Handling all Insurance/Claims matter (Physical Damage, Liability, Non-Trucking Liability, Cargo and Occupational). Reviewing, processing and investigating the cause of incident /accident. Coordinating the claim submission and closure process for all commercial claims and monitor claims activity. Communication with key parties’ throughout the claim process including insured, adjusters, attorneys, medical providers.
ICT LOGISTICS, INC. GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL July, 2012 – July, 2014, full time
Safety and Compliance Manager
Recruitment for drivers and owner-operators, guiding them through application and hiring process, verifying previous employment, obtaining MVRs, PSPs and background check.
Developing and presenting Safety and loss control training programs to drivers and employees, maintaining attendance records including new employee orientation.
Drug and Alcohol Program (Pre-employment , Random, Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion)
Auditing driver’s compliance with Federal DOT Rules and Regulations and Company’s safety policies.
Tracking and reporting of all Safety related Key Performance Indicators to senior management.
Maintaining Fleet Maintenance files and filing requests for State Apportioned Tags and Renewal. Confirming physical damage coverage and non-trucking liability for all fleet.
Handling Data Q submissions
Preparing and Filing quarterly IFTA reports, KY mileage, NY mileage, NM mileage and OR reports.
MAK TRUCKING, INC. CHICAGO, IL October, 2010 – July, 2012, full time
Safety Supervisor
Recruitment of Owner-Operators including; reviewing applications, interviewing drivers and owner operators, evaluating their driving/safety history and reviewing physicals and drug tests.
Oversee recruitment of drivers and owner-operators which includes reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, conducting background checks, administering DOT physicals and drug screens
Oversight of all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Obtaining police reports in incidents as required by law and working closely with the insurance company to complete all accident/cargo claims from start to finish while complying with all DOT regulations.
EDUCATION
Faculty of Architecture and Design, major Interior Design, American College, Skopje, Macedonia.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual (English, Serb-Croatian, Macedonian)
MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Pro-Transport, ITS, MC Leod Software