The Chief’s Professional History
Brad Redden is a Transportation Safety and Compliance Leader with more than 30 years of experience in the trucking industry. His areas of expertise include Transportation Safety Standards, Driver Training and Qualification, CDL licensing requirements, Hours-of-Service Compliance, and Driver Standard of Care. His expertise extends to Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection requirements, Open-Deck and Bulk Trailer operations, Cargo and Load Securement, Oversized Loads, Hazardous Materials Transportation, DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements, accident investigation, and motor carrier safety management. Brad is widely recognized for his deep knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations, as well as his experience developing and implementing safety policies and compliance programs for both DOT-regulated and non-DOT fleets.
Brad earned his Class A Commercial Driver’s License in 1994 and logged more than two million accident-free miles throughout his professional driving career. In 2010, he transitioned into executive leadership roles overseeing driver training, safety, recruiting, and human resources for nationally recognized motor carriers. He has served as Chairman of the Missouri Trucking Association Council of Safety Supervisors and was named Missouri Safety Director of the Year in 2021. His leadership has contributed to numerous fleet safety awards and nationally recognized driver achievement programs.
In addition to his career in transportation, Brad served more than 25 years in the United States Navy, including active-duty and reserve assignments in both domestic and combat-zone environments. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 2014 after a distinguished career marked by multiple commendations for leadership and mission success.
Not only is Brad the Founder and Chief Compliance Advisor for CPO Consulting; he also is a Commercial Trucking and Transportation Safety Expert with Evidence Solutions, Inc., leveraging his extensive experience to assist attorneys in cases involving commercial motor vehicles operated by both traditional and non-traditional fleets.
Professional Accomplishments
- More than 30 years of experience in trucking safety and compliance.
- Managed safety and compliance for fleets of 100 – 2000 trucks and drivers.
- Numerous successful DOT Audits resulting in “satisfactory” safety rating.
Certifications
- Certified DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor.
- Certified Smith System Trainer.
- Certified US Navy Leadership Development.
- Certified US Navy Operational Risk & Safety Management.
- Certified Drug & Alcohol Testing (Collector, BAT, STT).
Professional Memberships
- Chairman, Missouri Trucking Association Council of Safety Supervisors 2023 – 2024.
- Member, Missouri Trucking Association Council of Safety Supervisors 2016 – 2026.
- Iowa Motor Truck Association Member 2014 – 2015.
Awards and Honors
- Missouri Safety Director of the Year 2021.
- Navy & Marine Corps Commendation.
- Army Commendation.
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Training and Workshops
- Operational Risk Management.
- Time Critical Risk Management.
- Advanced Construction Electrician.
- Leading Petty Officer Leadership Course.
- Leading Chief Petty Officer Leadership Course.
- Essentials for Leaders Course.
- APS DOT Certified Drug Screen Collector.
- APS Certified STT Alcohol Screening Test Technician.
- APS Certified BAT Breath Alcohol Technician.
- MoDOT Safety Coalition Workshop.
- Numerous Driver Training Certificates.
Publications
- Series: DQ360™: The Driver Qualification & Compliance Playbook
- DQ360™ Executive Field Guides.
- Fleet Driver Handbooks.
- Independent Contractor Handbooks.
- Employee Handbooks.
- Numerous company policies and procedures.
- Over 100 custom PowerPoint presentations and training.
Appearances
- “Driving the Line: The Pursuit of Safety”, Episode 38.5 July 2024.
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