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Roger Adams

Columbus,OH

Summary

Accomplished safety and compliance professional with 25+ years of demonstrated success directing large commercial fleet programs. Proven track record of improving compliance and mitigating risk. Passionate about collaborating cross-functionally to get employees back home safely.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

SYSCO
Columbus, Ohio
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led cross-functional team in selection, deployment, and governance of $18 million on-vehicle camera system.
  • Negotiated 3rd-party agreement to deliver curriculum of DOT training for transportation staff with 25k enrollments nationwide with an annual cost of $38k.
  • Fostered systems integration improving adherence to DOT driver qualification file standards by 85%.
  • Facilitated integration of electronic logging device (ELD) with the on-vehicle camera system reducing unassigned driving events by more than 90%.
  • Coordinated with HR, Legal, Labor Relations, Operations, and Communications to deliver a compliant FMCSR controlled substance and alcohol policy for 165 locations.

SENIOR FIELD SAFETY MANAGER

SYSCO
Columbus, Ohio
06.2014 - 02.2021
  • Implemented a company-wide defensive driving program leading to the certification of 450 driver trainers.
  • Managed project to align work methods to improve performance and mitigate risk of workplace injuries at 60 specialty locations, including meat cutting and processing, and fresh produce processing and packaging.
  • Forged alliance between internal and external auditors to support auditing best practices, tracking, and remediation steps to mitigate risk and improve adherence to DOT regulations for 91 locations.

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

The Sygma Network
Dublin, Ohio
02.2001 - 06.2014
  • Directed a team of 15 EHS professionals responsible for oversight of the environmental, health and safety programs for 3,400 associates nationwide.
  • Achieved three consecutive company “Elite Fleet” awards for outstanding achievements in transportation safety and adherence to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
  • Coordinated hazard vulnerability assessments, business impact analysis, and table-top exercises for 16 locations to establish emergency preparedness and security response plans in accordance with company best practices and utilizing FEMA protocols.
  • Received formal FMCSA audit with Satisfactory rating and zero violations noted.
  • Established guidance and protocols that contributed to improving the FMCSA Inspection Selection System (ISS) score from 93 to 25 (No Inspection Required).

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Columbus, OH
02.2000 - 01.2001
  • Directed staff of eight in areas of recruiting, training, DOT and OSHA compliance for a flat-bed fleet of 500 owner-operators and 150 company fleet vehicles.
  • Implemented process for submission and retention of commercial vehicle maintenance files from 500 owner operators.
  • Completed formal FMCSA audit with Satisfactory rating.

MANAGER, SAFETY AND CLAIMS

RILEY WHITTLE, INC. / ROBERTS & OAKE, INC.
Wilder, Kentucky
01.1996 - 10.1999
  • Negotiated with shippers and receivers regarding intermodal freight load disposal effectively reducing product claims by $650,000 in the first year.
  • Responsible for transportation safety & compliance functions, including, training, vehicle files, crash investigations, drug and alcohol testing for a fleet of 125 owner-operators engaged in transporting of produce, general freight, and intermodal operations
  • Managed official FMCSA audit achieving a Satisfactory rating.

Education

Skills

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning And Execution
  • Implementation Management
  • Key Relationship Development
  • Policy And Procedure Development
  • Culture Transformation
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Performance Standards And Analysis
  • Decision-Making
  • Process Improvements

Affiliations

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Associate Safety Professional (ASP) | Safety Management Specialist (SMS)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • North American Transportation Management Institute
  • Truckload Carriers Association

Certification

  • Associate Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 10/2020
  • Safety Management Specialist, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 11/2020

Affilliations

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • North American Transportation Management Institute
  • Truckload Carriers Association

Timeline

DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

SYSCO
02.2021 - 01.2024

SENIOR FIELD SAFETY MANAGER

SYSCO
06.2014 - 02.2021

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

The Sygma Network
02.2001 - 06.2014

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
02.2000 - 01.2001

MANAGER, SAFETY AND CLAIMS

RILEY WHITTLE, INC. / ROBERTS & OAKE, INC.
01.1996 - 10.1999

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