Lucas Salyer
Elkhorn City,KY
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with 19 years of experience in compliance investigations, public relations, and trucking safety for the Kentucky State Police. Demonstrated expertise in DOT regulations and FMCSA compliance, specializing in conducting safety inspections and assessing potential risks. Proven ability to lead teams, manage community relations, and enhance safety and regulatory adherence within the trucking industry. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and skills to drive safety and compliance initiatives in a new role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
08.2005 - 07.2024
- Initiated career with frontline policing duties, responding to emergency calls and ensuring public safety through proactive patrols and community outreach
- Handled public communications and managed community relations as Public Affairs Officer
- Promoted to Sergeant due to exemplary service and leadership skills
- Assigned to specialized "Programs" division, focusing on trucking and DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance and safety
- Conducted trucking inspections to determine safety and cited for hazardous concerns, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations
- Reviewed repair work and inspected post-repair vehicles to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards during compliance reviews and safety audits
- Assessed potential risks by reviewing maintenance records, maintaining high standards of safety and adherence to regulations
- Conducted detailed compliance reviews and audits, ensuring adherence to safety regulations
- Managed compliance investigations within the trucking industry in close collaboration with FMCSA
- Supervised a team of compliance investigators, new entrant safety auditors, and data Q coordinators
Education
Associate of Criminal Justice -
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- FMCSA Portal
- Safety Compliance and Inspections
- DOT Regulations
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Public Relations
- Community Outreach
- Detailed Reporting and Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- FMCSA Level 1 Certified, 01/01/2006, Present
- FMCSA General Hazardous Materials, 01/01/2006, Present
- FMCSA Cargo Tank Certified, 01/01/2009, Present
- FMCSA Passenger Carrier Certified
- FMCSA Compliance Review Certified, 01/01/2011, Present
- FMCSA Data Q Analyst, 2021, Present
Supported Causes
Supporting Heroes
Volunteer Experience
Coach/Mentor, Local Youth Sports Association (Little League), 04/01/2021, Present, Elkhorn City, KY
Timeline
Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
08.2005 - 07.2024
Associate of Criminal Justice -
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
- FMCSA Level 1 Certified, 01/01/2006, Present
- FMCSA General Hazardous Materials, 01/01/2006, Present
- FMCSA Cargo Tank Certified, 01/01/2009, Present
- FMCSA Passenger Carrier Certified
- FMCSA Compliance Review Certified, 01/01/2011, Present
- FMCSA Data Q Analyst, 2021, Present
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