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About: Headliner
About: About

I'm Rob Carpenter, and welcome to Carpenter Compliance. We’re a leading provider of National DOT Compliance & Risk Management solutions. As independent risk control consultants for several groups like Gallagher Bassett, and Trucksafe Consulting, we offer our expertise to a wide range of clients—from small Main Street operations to large automotive manufacturers, medical facilities, universities, and motor carriers across the U.S.

I started Carpenter Compliance after years of experience in the transportation industry. I began as a CDL driver and eventually owned and managed motor carrier fleets and a freight brokerage, as well as other small businesses. I've worked as a Corporate Compliance & Safety Officer and Risk Strategist for national motor carriers, handling risk and compliance for up to fourteen private equity-owned DOT entities. I'm also the Vice President of Compliance and Managed Services at Trucksafe Consulting, providing compliance guidance, safety upgrades, and defensible program guidance to some of the biggest carriers, retailers, and businesses' in the world. 

My background includes certifications from NATMI that include Director of Safety, Director of Maintenance and Equipment and Certified Driver Trainer. I still hold a CDL A with all endorsements and am a certified instructor for Smith System, AAA, and NSC driving programs. I have credentials from the NTSB, Northwestern University, Institute for Police Technology and Management, US Department of Transportation, University of North and Central Florida, and the International Association of Arson Investigators. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I ensure our compliance solutions are practical, structured, and effective.

On top of my U.S. expertise, I also have a strong understanding of international compliance and transport. I'm well-versed in motor carrier compliance in North and South Canada, Mexico, and the UK. I hold a UK Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) as well.

At Carpenter Compliance, we’ve managed fleets ranging from 10 to 2,000 units and driver programs from 10 to 3,000 drivers, for operations with a single DOT number to those with as many as 15. We’ve helped everyone from mom-and-pop shops to Wall Street firms across all motor carrier modes, including Hazmat, passenger, property, drayage, and household goods. Our hands-on experience and creative approach allow us to tailor safety and risk management programs to fit your specific needs.

I'm heavily involved in providing expert testimony in highway accident litigation. My expertise in FMCSA regulations, load securement, and vehicle and equipment operation has been instrumental in numerous cases. I help ensure that the intricacies of these regulations are clearly understood and applied in legal contexts.


 

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