Brad Marenger

RR3 Tottenham,Ontario

Summary

My ongoing and extensive career in commercial transportation includes many facets including driving, training, safety supervision and management. I believe that a strong safety culture is reliant upon positive, proactive communication, education and respect. Recognizing and respecting the value of our customers and colleagues is the foundation of this.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Safety and Compliance Manager

AMJ Campbell Van Lines

07.2022 - Current

Ensure all safety practices are followed and improved upon to ensure the safety of all employees as well as the safety of everyone with whom we interact.
Maintain adherence to regulatory compliance standards at provincial, national and international levels.
Oversee all driver hiring procedures.
Inspect job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Train drivers and warehouse personnel in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Facilitate meetings with managerial colleagues to discuss both current and future safety goals.
Lead the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Provide assistance to national branches regarding training programs and Canada Labour Code requirements.
Respond to on-road events for the purpose of ensuring driver and public safety, remediation, liability protection, litigation readiness and claim reduction.
Interact with legal resources to defend all offences.

Safety Instructor

Ontario Safety League

01.2020 - Current

Deliver MTO approved course instruction to candidates wishing to become air brake endorsement instructors.
Deliver various MTO safety courses as required.
Conduct written and practical MTO assigned testing.
Maintain MTO signing authority status.

Safety and Compliance Supervisor

Canada Cartage System Limited Partnership

04.2018 - 07.2022

Managed the Driver Evaluation Department and driver qualification files.
Advised Safety Supervisors and Compliance Administrators on proper decision making processes for specific issues involving a fleet of 1800 power units and 2000 operators.
Chaired the Accident Review Committee for the purpose of identifying event preventability, root cause analysis and remedial action.
Provided and oversaw all tanker training. Products included nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium, alcohol, and silicates as well as compressed gases.
Responded to on-road events.
Designed training programs and policies specific to the Company's needs

Commercial Vehicle Operator/Trainer

Canada Cartage System Limited Partnership

03.2009 - 04.2018

Adhered to safety regulations to maintain a clear driving record.
Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion while working with high value clients.
Provided specialized training to advancing drivers, specifically cryogenic tanker operation and compressed gas transport.
Led and organized driving staff within various customer contracts.
Drove various types of class A tanker units both locally and long distance.

Commercial Vehicle Operator

OK Transportation Group Ltd

06.1991 - 03.2009

Maintained a clean driving record and adhered to safety regulations.
Operated a variety of class A equipment both locally and long distance.
Upheld high standards of professionalism.
Began to take on training projects to lead front line teams at newly acquired accounts.

Education