In the fast-paced world of physical operations, safety is critical. Roads are getting more dangerous and accident-related costs are higher than ever. Livelihoods are at stake every day, and safety leaders are tasked with managing it all. They have to understand what’s happening on the road, know which drivers are in need of attention, gather evidence for incident investigations, and instill a safety culture within their organizations.

As technology advances and industries evolve, it’s important to acknowledge the leaders who are setting the bar high when it comes to fleet safety—the people out there every day protecting their drivers, their businesses, and their communities. 

Today, Motive is recognizing 25 fleet safety leaders who are doing exceptional work and that you should watch closely. These individuals and organizations have demonstrated outstanding commitment to safety. They’re utilizing innovative practices and technologies, like deploying AI-powered safety solutions and using advanced data analytics to make better decisions. They’re leading the way and making significant strides in improving fleet safety standards. And this is our small way of thanking them for helping make us all safer.

The criteria we used to select these 25 leaders were based on FMCSA safety data and a survey of industry professionals. These leaders have achieved the lowest rate of accidents among their peers, exceptional vehicle inspection records, and have created a culture of safety in their organizations.

Now let’s get to the list.

The top 25 safety leaders to watch

Name	Title	Company	Logo
Ryan Kiley	Group Director of Safety	AmeriGas Propane
Jared Whitson	Director of Safety	Bennett International Group
Stephanie Fensom	Senior Manager, Safety & Compliance	Bison Transport
Ron Hall	Vice President, Equipment & Fuel	C.R. England
Rick George	Vice President of Safety	Decker Truck Line
Matthew Wilson	Director of Safety	Epes Transport System, LLC
Thurman Register	Senior Manager – Fleet	Ferguson Enterprises
Jason Abbott	Supervisor, Gemini Compliance & Safety	Gemini Motor Transport
Denise Mcgrath	Fleet Admin	HD Supply
Joe Godina	Director, Safety & Fleet	Heavy Weight Transport, Inc.
Anthony Colley	Safety Director	Horizon Transport
Brad Hart	Vice President of Safety	Knight Transportation
Matt Miller	EVP of Safety	Landstar
Jeremy Henson	Director of Operations	Linde
Dan King	Director of Safety	Marten Transport
Chuck Reimer	Director of Safety	PAM Transport
Blake Grolmus	Vice President of Safety	Ruan Transport Corporation
Tom DiSalvi	Vice President of Safety, Driver Training, and Compliance	Schneider
Chase Pilato	Environment, Health, and Safety Manager	Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Josh Perry	Vice President of Safety	TMC Transportation
Bryan Patzer	Director of Safety	Tri-National, Inc.
John Spiros	Vice President of Safety	Roehl Transport Inc.
Compliance & Safety Managers	Various	United Vision Logistics
Dan Cummings	Safety Director	Universal Intermodal Services
Jason Ahten	Sr. Director of Safety	Wal-mart Transportation Inc
Chris Jobson	Director Safety	GFL Environmental

Here at Motive, we are wholly committed to Zero Harm and Zero Preventable Accidents on North American roadways. It drives us to build solutions for the people who live and breathe safety. It’s the motivation behind everything we do. 

We’re excited to recognize these safety leaders who are transforming how fleets think about safety. Join us in congratulating them!