George Harrison
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compliance Manager with a strong track record of directing safety operations and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations across multiple locations. Proven ability to reduce financial exposure through proactive incident investigations and claims management, while implementing effective training programs and standardized procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Safety, Compliance, Maintenan and Facilities
American Transportation Systs
Long Beach
06.2025 - Current
- Lead operations across 6+ terminals in CA & NV, overseeing 200+ vehicles and 200+ drivers
- Oversee fleet operations totaling 2.2+ million miles annually, maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Direct compliance across FMCSA, CHP, PUC, NTA, CARB, OSHA, and fire/life safety regulations
- Manage insurance audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews, ensuring full organizational readiness
- Oversee workers’ compensation claims, incident investigations, and return-to-work coordination
- Lead accident investigations, claims handling, and subrogation efforts, reducing financial exposure
- Implement and enforce workplace safety programs aligned with OSHA standards, reducing risk and liability
- Ensure compliance with fire safety codes, facility safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements
- Drive risk reduction through telematics (Samsara), driver scorecards, and strict HOS enforcement
- Oversee maintenance operations across 6 yards, managing a team of 17 mechanics
- Direct work assignments, productivity, and quality control, ensuring timely and accurate completion of repairs
- Monitor mechanic performance and shop efficiency, implementing accountability measures and performance standards
- Strengthen preventative maintenance programs, improving fleet reliability and minimizing downtime
- Evaluate repair quality through post-repair verification, road testing, and defect trend analysis
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to reduce out-of-service time and control maintenance costs
- Standardize maintenance procedures across all locations to improve consistency, compliance, and audit readiness
Director of Safety and Compliance
American Transportation Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated compliance efforts, reporting, and audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Implement procedures to ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and CHP.
- Provided subject matter expertise to internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control strategies.
- Facilitated company-wide risk assessments, enhancing business processes and control measures.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Ensured accurate documentation for specific site requirements to meet compliance standards.
- Managed comprehensive maintenance program to ensure operational efficiency.
Motor Carrier Specialist
California Highway Patrol
09.2009 - 08.2022
- Conducted outsight audit for commercial operations to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Performed vehicle inspections to check adherence to rules, standards or regulations, and issued violations for offenders.
- Evaluated vehicles for damage, assessed functionality and determined roadworthiness.
- Issued notices and recommended corrective actions upon discovery of infractions or problems.
- Reconciled vehicle information with driver records and maintenance receipts to complete accurate paperwork.
- Addressed reported equipment failures and violations regarding vehicle operations, investigated accidents, and drafted comprehensive reports.
- Executed post-accident investigations to determine causes and enhance safety measures.
- Certified vehicles including school buses, tour buses, SPAB buses, and hazardous tank trailers to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Audited drivers' licenses and insurance records for compliance with safety regulations.
- Audited drug and alcohol compliance records to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2029
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2023
Associate of Science - Automotive / Diesel
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CA04-2004
Skills
- Regulatory expertise
- Document compliance
- Compliance reviews
- Audit assessment
- Claims management
- Industry trend analysis
- Policy development
- Best practices
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional leadership
- Team collaboration skills
- Effective problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking abilities
- Rules and regulations knowledge
- Communication proficiency
- Results-driven mindset
- Training development
- Communication skills
Certification
- FMCSA Level 1 certified
- FMCSA Passenger vehicle certified
- FMCSA Bulk container certified
- FMCSA Hazmat certified
- FMCSA other bulk container certified
- CHP Certified trainer
- EPA 609 certified
- GM Certified Master Tech
Timeline
VP of Safety, Compliance, Maintenan and Facilities
American Transportation Systs
06.2025 - Current
Director of Safety and Compliance
American Transportation Systems
08.2022 - Current
Motor Carrier Specialist
California Highway Patrol
09.2009 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Automotive / Diesel
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc