Trucking Safety/Compliance Expert

Trucking Safety/Compliance Expert

Dane Street, LLC · Houston, United States · — · Posted 2026-05-08

Workplace: on_site

Department: IME - Hunter

Description

Trucking Safety & Compliance Expert (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote / Nationwide Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About Dane Street

Dane Street is a leading national provider of Independent Medical Examinations (IME) and Peer Review services. We pride ourselves on delivering evidence-based, objective, and timely medical and specialized technical reviews to the Workers’ Compensation, Auto, and Disability markets.

We are currently expanding our specialty panel to include Trucking Safety and Compliance Experts to provide expert analysis and testimony on complex transportation litigation cases.

The Role

As an Expert Witness for Dane Street, you will apply your deep industry knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and trucking best practices to evaluate the merits of legal claims. You will act as a neutral third-party expert, providing objective analysis through written reports and, when necessary, oral testimony.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive File Review: Analyze driver qualification files, Hours of Service (HOS) logs, electronic logging device (ELD) data, maintenance records, and company safety policies.
• Accident Analysis: Review police reports, scene photos, and telematics data to assess compliance or deviations from industry standards at the time of an incident.
• Expert Reporting: Author clear, well-supported, and objective expert reports that detail your findings and professional opinions.
• Litigation Support: Provide credible deposition and/or trial testimony to explain technical findings to a judge or jury.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Extensive background in trucking safety management, DOT compliance, or fleet operations.
• Testimony Experience: Required. Candidates must have prior experience providing sworn testimony in depositions or trial settings as a disclosed expert.
• Regulatory Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of FMCSR, CDL requirements, and industry "standard of care" for motor carriers.
• Technical Skills: Superior analytical abilities with the skill to translate complex regulations into layman's terms.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills and the ability to meet strict legal deadlines.

Engagement Details & Benefits

• Ultimate Flexibility: This is a case-by-case 1099 position. You have full autonomy to accept or decline assignments based on your current schedule and expertise.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer attractive hourly or flat-rate fees for review time and testimony.
• Full Administrative Support: Dane Street handles all intake, records organization, and delivery. We provide all case materials via our secure platform so you can focus on the analysis.
• Efficient Workflow: Standard report turnaround time is typically 5 business days from receipt of all materials.

Join the Dane Street Panel: If you are a seasoned trucking professional with the litigation experience necessary to provide high-level expert analysis, we invite you to apply. Help us bring clarity and compliance expertise to the forefront of transportation reviews.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote consulting opportunities
• Access to a steady pipeline of cases
• Administrative and case management support
• Work with a respected leader in independent review services

Apply

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