Lance Gentry
Cullman,AL
Summary
Seasoned Risk Manager with over 30 years in the transportation industry.
Familiar with all modes of commercial transportation including Truck, Bus, Shuttle and Limousine.
Working knowledge and experience in LTL, OTR and Logistic Trucking operations.
Well versed in accident analysis and accident mitigation
Fluent in DOT regulations
Dynamic trainer
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gentry Compliance
Self Employed Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with commercial transportation companies to identify and assess needs, procedures and policies.
- Developed best practices
- Conducted Mock DOT inspections and BIT audits
- Created action plans to ensure compliance with state and federal transportation regulations,
- Reviewed driver hiring standards and implemented training and hiring criteria for drivers.
- Reviewed DOT roadside violations offering remedial action to minimize future violations
- Distributed findings to senior management and share holders
Regional Manager
Lancer Insurance Company
Long Beach, NY
11.1998 - 12.2017
- Conducted hundreds Loss Control visits with current policyholders and prospective clients including truck, bus, limousine ,school bus, shuttle, commercial truck driving schools and rental car agencies.
- Prioritized loss prevention activities in seven western states to minimize and mitigate existing exposures.
- Organized motor carrier safety meetings for both management and drivers on wide range of topics.
- Reviewed qualifications of drivers and made recommendations to underwriting for driver insurability.
- Analyzed policy holder claims and made recommendations and action plans to minimize future loss exposures.
- Served as guest speaker and participant in industry events on a local, state and national level
- Built close relationships with policyholder's, enforcement agencies and brokers.
Regional Manager
Penske Logistics
Greenhills, PA
06.1993 - 11.1998
- Oversaw safety, loss control and risk management for western United States and multiple operations with combined fleet of over 5,000 trucks.
- Worked with facilities to minimize internal accidents, injuries and claims utilizing OSHA 1910 standards
- Was personally accountable for all DOT, state transportation and OSHA inspections within region.
- Assisted managers with driver recruiting, qualification and training.
- Performed internal and external audits sharing results with stake holders and senior management
- Managed and supervised safety coordinators in 3 states
Safety Manager
Agile Freight Line
Amaheim, CA
05.1992 - 06.1993
- Developed safety and hiring standards for cross country intermodal operation with 50 trucks including both company and owner operators.
- Recruited, hired and terminated Owner Operators and Company drivers.
- Developed driver incentive programs to reduce driver turnover.
- Investigated accidents and incidents while developing action plans to minimize future events
- Ensured compliance to both state (BIT) and Federal DOT transportation standards,
- Inspected company and Owner Operator vehicles for safety violations
Dispatcher/ Safety Manager
Jack Jones Trucking
Chino, CA
02.1986 - 05.1992
- Dispatched fleet of 50 trucks ensuring pick ups and deliveries were made on-time.
- Interviewed drivers and assigned vehicles and routes
- Created incentive programs for drivers.
- Trained drivers in safety standards and HazMat regulations,
- Worked collectively with shippers and sales staff to enhance freight volume
- Drove local LTL making deliveries throughout Southern California,
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CABachelor of Science - Bussiness Management
Univeristy of Phoenix
Diamond Bar, CASkills
- Risk Management and assessment
- DOT and BIT regulations
- Relationship Management
- Knowledgeable in both PC and IPAD technology
- Familiar with standard business software including Powerpoint, Word, and Excel
Certification
Certified Safety Coordinator - California Trucking Association
OSHA Voluntary Compliance Program Instructor
Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor /Training
Accident Investigation Principles - University of Riverside
Timeline
Gentry Compliance
Self Employed Consultant
01.2018 - 02.2020
Regional Manager
Lancer Insurance Company
11.1998 - 12.2017
Regional Manager
Penske Logistics
06.1993 - 11.1998
Safety Manager
Agile Freight Line
05.1992 - 06.1993
Dispatcher/ Safety Manager
Jack Jones Trucking
02.1986 - 05.1992
Associate of Arts -
Mount San Antonio College
Bachelor of Science - Bussiness Management
Univeristy of Phoenix
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