Christopher Johnson
Stuart,FL
Summary
Accomplished Safety and Fleet Director with over 25 years of experience, including a distinguished military background. Proven expertise in leading large-scale transportation safety operations, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations. Adept at developing and implementing an effective safety program that produces results. Known for a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety excellence. Excels in high-pressure environments, utilizing 25 years of operations and safety experience to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Safety, DOT Compliance, and Fleet
NuCO2
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the safety and DOT compliance performance of 850 commerical drivers operating from 156 terminals.
- NuCO2 operates 635 commerical vehicles and is rated one of the safest fleets in the transportation industry. FMCSA ranks NuCO2 in the top 1 percentile in preventing unsafe driving
- Rolled out Samsara in-cab camera system in 2022 and utilized this technology to reduce at-fault accidents by 78%
- OSHA recordable injuries reduced by 20% since 2021.
District Operations Manager
NuCO2
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the operations performance of 120 HAZMAT commerical drivers and technicians.
- Created a culture of continuous improvement by implementing a robust training program and 4DX execution principles.
- District performance improved from 9th to 1st place.
- Reduced driver attrition from 35% to 21%
Veterans Service Representative
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Assisted disabled Veterans in filing and appealing VA disability claims
- Reduced claims backlog by 17% by streamlining the review process and improving new hire training program.
- Formed the Saint Paul, VA safety committee and trained employees on emergency response, CPR, and AED.
Senior Chief Petty Officer - E8
U.S. Navy Active Duty
04.1989 - 07.2012
- Completed over 100 safety incident investigations. Prepared detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and presented findings to senior staff.
- Developed Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM) plans, tracked performance, and delivered remedial training to ensure deployed submarines were safe and able to meet operational requirements.
Education
Law School -
Mitchell-Hamline School of Law
07.2016
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
07.2007
Associate of Arts - Electronics Technology
Coastline College
07.2001
Skills
- Safety Strategy Development
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Project Management
- DOT Compliance
- Accident Investigation & Analysis
- Workers Compensation
- Training Specialist
- OSHA
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX)
- Fleet Management
Timeline
Senior Director, Safety, DOT Compliance, and Fleet
NuCO2
01.2018 - Current
District Operations Manager
NuCO2
01.2017 - 01.2018
Veterans Service Representative
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2012 - 12.2016
Senior Chief Petty Officer - E8
U.S. Navy Active Duty
04.1989 - 07.2012
Law School -
Mitchell-Hamline School of Law
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Electronics Technology
Coastline College
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