Dot Compliance Expert Witnesses

Englewood, Ohio

Transportation, Safety - Accident Reconstruction, DOT Compliance, Driver Fitness, FMCSA, Company Policy, ELD, HOS, Telematics, Commercial Vehicle Safety, Regulations, Driver Training, Tractor-trailer, Mitigation Systems, Driver Accountability, Driver Safety, Accident Investigation, Rear-end collisions

Nelson's commercial transportation experience includes the following: •20+ years - Transportation Leadership with Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies •20+ years - Management and Leadership with up to 3,000 drivers and driver qualified reports •10+ years - Instructional Design for the creation of driver training •20+ years - Training and Facilitation of driver instruction •10+ years - Orientation and Onboarding of new drivers •10+ years - Strategic Planning of driver workforce •10+ years - Reporting and Analytics through telematics •20+ years - DOT Regulations and Safety Compliance •10+ years - of conveying/interpreting company driver policy EDUCATION •Accident Investigation- North American Transportation Management Institute •DOT Roadside Inspections- Ohio Trucking Association •FMCSA Compliance and Safety - Ohio Trucking Association •Smith System Trainer Certification - Smith Systems, Inc •Instructional Design - Langevin Learning Services •Clinical Pastoral Education and Int...

Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

Substance Abuse, Cannabis - Employment Drug Testing, Workplace Safety, DOT Compliance, Drug Testing Regulations, Cannabis Testing, Occupational Health, Urinalysis, Alcohol Testing, Oral Fluid Testing, SAMHSA Compliance, Substance Testing Regs, Drug Lab Analysis, State Cannabis Regulations, Drug Testing Laws, Impairment, Saliva Testing, Marijuana, Drug Screen

Leading substance abuse industry drug and alcohol testing authority with over 30 years of industry experience, serving as an expert witness, litigation consultant, and policy advisor in matters involving workplace drug testing, impairment assessment, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in federal regulations and state drug testing law, including DOT, SAMHSA, ADA, cannabis, and state-specific laws. Extensive background in designing compliant, defensible testing programs, and providing authoritative opinions involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace safety claims. Skilled in translating complex scientific, regulatory, and operational issues into clear, court-ready testimony. Nina is a frequent presenter and author as a workplace safety and drug testing expert. Ms. French has served as the past President of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Association (DATIA) and is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Impairment Science Organization (DRUID).