Jeremy Morrill, CDS Commercial Trucking Expert

Jeremy Morrill, Commercial Trucking Expert

Jeremy Morrill is a trucking, warehousing, and loading dock expert with more than three decades of commercial transportation experience. That time includes 18 years and 1M+ miles accident-free as a professional tractor trailer driver and more than a decade of transportation safety leadership experience. He applies his expertise to forensic casework involving commercial trucking and warehousing operations, driver actions, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining Robson Forensic, Jeremy spent 31 years at FedEx Freight as a dockworker, tractor trailer driver, Road Driver Advisor, and Field Safety Advisor. As Field Safety Advisor, he was responsible for safety management and oversight for approximately 2,500 employees across three states: drivers, dock workers, fleet maintenance, and more. He regularly conducted facility inspections in accordance with OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.

Jeremy was also responsible for compliance, accident / injury investigations, post-incident driver interventions, addressing at-risk behavior, and conducting safety training on a wide range of topics. He is experienced in the use of and analysis of data from various sources such as dashcam videos and telematics hardware, and has taught and is experienced with utilization of various crash avoidance systems and strategies including Smith System and Collision Mitigation Systems.

Prior to attaining his CDL, Jeremy provided forklift operator training as well as basic truck loading and securement. He has extensive experience in the proper loading and securement of cargo, the operation of fork trucks and other industrial equipment, and the general operations of warehouse and distribution facilities. Jeremy is a Certified Director of Safety, has completed NATMI Fleet Accident Investigation course, OSHA-30 course, maintains his CDL-A license with all endorsements and is a member of the Tennessee Trucking Association.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial Transportation Safety:
Commercial vehicle accident/incident investigations, telematics analysis, CDL driver actions, commercial vehicle operations, CDL driver recruiting/hiring/training programs, logbook/HOS analysis, CDL driver/regulatory compliance (DOT, FMCSR, OSHA, EPA), driver behavior modification, safety program implementation

Motor Carrier Management:
Safety, operations, personnel, risk management, CDL\driver hiring, dispatching, scheduling, HOS.

Warehouse Operations:
Distribution centers, loading docks, freight handling, pit operation/training,
trailer yard management, truck/trailer loading/unloading, freight terminal and shop inspections, material handling, dock safety.

Professional Experience

Robson Forensic, Inc.

Associate

2026 to present

Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of litigation involving commercial trucking, warehousing/distribution center operations, and DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA regulatory compliance.

FedEx Freight

1994 to 2026
Field Safety Advisor 2019 to 2026
  • DOT, FMCSA, OSHA Compliance and Training
  • Telematics Expertise: Dash Cam review and analysis. Evaluation of camera system installation and placement. Utilizing Telematics technology to enhance driver behavior and reduce DOT-related accidents/incidents.
  • Driver Compliance: CDL, DOT Medical Card, HOS.
  • Accident/Incident Investigation: Ensure all accidents, incidents, and injuries are investigated timely and contributing factors identified using NATMI Fleet Accident Investigation certification and OSHA-30 certification. Conduct post-accident and post-injury education, and implement improvement plans to mitigate future risks.
  • Facility, Shop, Office Inspections
  • Fleet Maintenance: Investigate shop accidents and injuries to determine root cause and prevent future occurrences.
  • Industry Involvement: Represent FedEx Freight as a State Truck Driving Championship Committee Member, and Judge at State Trucking Associations and National Truck Driving Championships.

Road Driver Advisor 2015-2019

  • Training & Education: Conducted education on HOS, AOBRDS, ELD, Collision Mitigation Systems, Telematics, Dashcam, and dispatching procedures, ensuring drivers’ adherence to compliance and best practices.
  • Operational Support: Assisted in processing CDL, Threat Assessment, DOT physicals, and FMLA paperwork.

Professional Driver/Freight Handler/Yard Trailer Hostler 1994-2015

  • Freight Handler – Forklift operation, stacking, load securement, placarding.
  • Adherence to DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Material, and OSHA regulations.
  • Professional CDL Licensed Truck Driver.
  • Operate a semi-tractor trailer in industrial and residential areas.
  • Safely deliver/pick-up freight in varying industrial environments.
  • State Truck Driving Championships Driver Competitor.
  • 2013 – Assigned to the Safety Committee and In-Cab Driver Trainer: Remedial Training and Defensive Driver Training

Professional Credentials

  • Certified Director of Safety (CDS) – North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI)
  • OSHA-30 General Industry Safety and Health
  • Quality Driven Management (QDM) – American Society for Quality
  • Tennessee CDL-A License – All endorsements to include Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Air Brakes. 15 years accident-free.

Past Certifications:

Smith System – Driver Skill Evaluator - Expired

Continuing Education

  • Fleet Accident Investigation, North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI), 2022
  • FedEx in-house continuous training in accident investigation, risk management, regulatory compliance, accident and injury reduction programs, 2015-2026

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