Russell Frantum

ProDrivers Corporate Vice President of DOT Compliance and Safety

I have worked at ProDrivers for over 23 years and has held various positions, including: Branch Manager, Area Leader, Lean Process Leader, VIP Account Leader and Compliance and Dedicated accounts. I hold a BS Business Management. Published twice in the Federal Registry and has assisted in the FAQ section for the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Have completed multiple courses at the Transportation Safety Institute, conducts Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors trainings, Mock DOT Audits, and consulting with motor carriers on best practices and policies. Held client and leadership seminars around the country from one on one to groups into the hundreds.
* A strong people and process leader, able to communicate effectively with all employees and all levels of leadership both internal and external. Frequent communication with DOT/FMCSA staff for client audits.
Highly skilled at recruiting and developing management, and staff personnel.
* Co-hosted hundreds of in person and virtual DOT Safety and Compliance seminars around the country
* Managed DOT and NON DOT drug testing programs
* Negotiated contracts with numerous vendors for compliance and safety
* HireRight, Escreen, Esupervision super user.

Root cause analysis for accidents and injury prevention.

Mock Audits

* Reliable and accurate work with numbers, whether dealing with cost analysis, price structuring, or the development and implementation of a budget. Very strong analytical skills both numbers and processes.

* Versatility; Able to adapt quickly to new environments and situations. Excellent communications skills; develops relationships with outside interest groups, peer groups, and government agencies.

* Proven ability to resolve problems by using a combination of experience and expertise which conform to company policy.

* Able to research, identify and correct deviations from operational practices, and take corrective measures to avoid recurrence

*Lead a team for DOT compliance review

*Lead and grew a book of business producing about$12 million in annual revenue

* Frequent travel as needed

*Ability to confront and direct change in a way that is a win for all