Carolyn A. Chandler
Wood Dale,IL
Summary
Expert in safety management and employee training, specializing in OSHA compliance and driver qualification. Demonstrated success in conducting safety audits, managing training departments, and implementing risk reduction strategies. Adept at fostering employee development to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Training Manager
Sunrise Transportation/Lakeview Bus Lines
Bellwood, IL
09.2025 - 05.2026
- As a Safety & Training Manager, I manage Driver Qualification compliance and the Training department for both new hires and existing employees.
- Managed annual compliance for random testing, ensuring adherence to DOT and non-DOT percentage requirements.
- Conducted investigations and recorded data on accidents, incidents, and injuries to support safety improvements.
- OSHA programs and compliance for the Bellwood & Niles locations.
- Supported the General Manager in providing behavior coaching to employees.
- Instrumental in the hiring of both drivers and monitors.
- Monitored training department hours to optimize scheduling and enhance recruitment processes.
- Facility safety walks and audits.
- Programs used: DQ compliance (in-house programs), Teams forms for reporting accidents, incidents, injuries.
- Insurance site GIAG for workers’ comp data entry.
- Concenta Portal, Supervision, Zonar, KPA, ROE Portals, DISA360 for Random Testing, Compliance and physical data.
Fleet Superintendent
Cozzini Bros
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 07.2025
- As a Fleet Superintendent, I managed CDL DQ compliance and NON-CDL DOT Regulated compliance.
- Managed compliance with DOT Random testing annually ensuring percentages were met for DOT requirements.
- Managed fleet inventory, movement, repairs, titles, licensing, and vehicle assignments to ensure operational readiness.
- Tracked and recorded fleet vehicle mileage and fuel consumption to identify trends and inform future operational strategies.
- Scheduled vehicle movements across the country to allocate fleet and maintain spare assets.
- Instrumental in the hiring of both CDL and non-CDL truck drivers.
- Application and MVR review and road testing in vehicles.
- Monitored claims for vehicle incidents and injuries to mitigate risks and improve safety protocols.
- Monitored use of the Lytx camera system, installations and troubleshooting, and instructed the coaching policy with Area Managers and Regional Sales Managers.
- Programs used: Enterprise Fleet Management, WEX, BestPass, JJKeller, Lytx/Velociti.
Safety Manager
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Rosemont, IL
03.2023 - 03.2024
- As a Corporate Safety Manager, I managed safety for assigned locations and assisted with others within the company.
- Supported locations in achieving safety compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, fleet safety standards, and incident/accident reporting.
- Trained and supervised Drivers and supervisors on completion of Driver Log Sheets in compliance with FMCSA HOS regulations.
- Instructed Supervisors on observing both pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw organization and maintenance of driver qualification files to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Acted as the company representative during OSHA and DOT audits.
- Contributed to structuring and facilitating the New Hire Training program.
- Developed weekly safety meeting content, distributed safety alerts for critical incidents, and conducted root cause analysis to address safety issues across multiple locations.
- Conducted Site Safety Surveys (EHS Audits) to ensure compliance with OSHA written programs and addressed location deficiencies (EHS Management Systems).
- OSHA Public Sector certificate and an OSHA 10 hr and 30 hr instructor.
- Developed and trained staff on OSHA written programs to maintain compliance.
Safety Specialist, Market Area
Waste Management
Lombard, IL
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported locations in developing, implementing, and executing the District Site Safety Plan (DSSP) to enhance safety protocols.
- Regional contact for the implementation of new Driver Qualification Process and programs.
- Trained staff at locations and virtually in the new DQF process and procedures and offered ongoing support to regional sites with Driver Qualification compliance.
- Partnered with Corporate Security for Site Audits and DOT compliance.
- Monitored quarterly random drug testing for compliance.
- Followed up with sites to maintain DOT Random Compliance.
- Conducted Site Safety Surveys, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and identifying areas for safety improvements.
- Conducted on the job training and evaluations for drivers and route managers.
- Managed processing of OSHA, workers compensation, and accident claims, facilitating timely resolutions and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Classroom (in person & virtual) instructor for New Hire Orientation, OSHA, HECP, Collections Operations, Post-Collections Operations.
- Trained sites for Forklift and Fall Protection usage within OSHA guidelines.
- Monitored Lytx DriveCam events, overdue downloads, and out-of-service vehicles while updating drivers and vehicles.
- Worked with regional locations to upgrade from 3G to 4G and 5G.
- Followed the SIF (Serious Injury and Fatality) Prevention Program Management protocols with locations.
- Developed the SIIP (Safety Incident Intervention Policy).
- Participated in weekly safety calls to discuss ASD concerns and Life Critical Rules violations.
- Assisted in the selection of Driver, Operator, Technician of the Year awards.
Area Driver Trainer
Waste Management
Lombard, IL
11.2016 - 02.2022
- Classroom (in person & virtual) instructor for New Hire Orientation, OSHA, HECP, Collections Operations, Post-Collections Operations.
- Conducted on the job training and evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with Driver Qualification standards across regional sites through support and guidance.
- Conducted Site Safety Surveys to ensure compliance with OSHA written programs.
- Partnered with Corporate Security for Site Audits and DOT compliance.
- Followed up with sites to maintain DOT Random Compliance.
- Trained sites for Forklift and Fall Protection usage within OSHA guidelines.
- Facilitated OJT program registrations and addressed site concerns to enhance training effectiveness.
- Monitored Lytx DriveCam events, managed overdue downloads, and tracked out-of-service vehicles while updating drivers, vehicles, and event recorders for compliance.
- Processed OSHA, workers’ compensation, accident claims.
- Worked with regional locations to upgrade from 3G to 4G and 5G.
- Developed the SIIP (Safety Incident Intervention Policy).
Education
Certificate - Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals for General Industry
OSHA Training Institute at Northern Illinois University
Bachelors’ Degree - Business Management
DePaul University
Skills
- CDL B Class
- Driver management online
- Telogis GPS systems
- Zonar
- 3rd Eye
- Lytx
- Beacon Insight
- HireRight
- Foley
- ACE
- Concorde Sparc
- JJ Keller
- DMO
- Transfinder
- FOCUS payroll
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Docusign
- Lytx
Timeline
Safety & Training Manager
Sunrise Transportation/Lakeview Bus Lines
09.2025 - 05.2026
Fleet Superintendent
Cozzini Bros
05.2024 - 07.2025
Safety Manager
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
03.2023 - 03.2024
Safety Specialist, Market Area
Waste Management
02.2022 - 03.2023
Area Driver Trainer
Waste Management
11.2016 - 02.2022
Certificate - Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals for General Industry
OSHA Training Institute at Northern Illinois University
Bachelors’ Degree - Business Management
DePaul University