JJ Keller celebrates first group to complete CTRE program
The first group of trucking professionals recently completed J.J. Keller & Associates’ Certified Transportation Regulatory Expert (CTRE) program, an instructor-led credentialing curriculum focused on real-world application of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and audit preparation.
The CTRE program is built for professionals responsible for FMCSA compliance, fleet operations, and commercial driver oversight, J.J. Keller reported. It includes a five-day, in-person training experience at J. J. Keller’s Neenah, Wisconsin, corporate campus, featuring small-group instruction, live drills, and tabletop exercises based on audit models. The program concludes with a final exam, which participants must pass to earn their J.J. Keller CTRE credential.
“Safety and compliance leaders in the transportation industry are being asked to make high-stakes decisions quickly, often with audits, investigations, and litigation risk looming in the background,” Dustin Kufahl, J.J. Keller vice president of consulting and training services. “We designed our CTRE program to help fleet professionals move beyond memorizing regulations to applying the FMCSRs with confidence in real operating conditions.
“In short, earning this certification helps to significantly reduce risk.”
The following professionals successfully completed the CTRE in-person program the week of March 2. Their next step is to take the J. J. Keller CTRE final exam in the 15 days following the program. Successful completion of the exam will result in these individuals earning their CTRE credential.
- Dequan Amos, fleet administrator, Carolina National Transportation
- Eric Aven, ELDT trainer, Atlantic Bottling Company
- Anessa Blake, DOT coordinator, MYR Group
- Jeri Brown, compliance coordinator, J. Ranck Electric
- Jane Busby, fleet administrator, ADB Companies
- Randolph Collins, fleet safety manager, Yancey Bros.
- David Falcon, safety coordinator, Mid-Am Building Supply
- Robert Fina, shop manager, Goodwin Bros. Construction
- Brooke Hacker, logistics planner, NOVO Distribution
- Alan Hewell, fleet manager, Mar-Jac Poultry/Mar-Jac Transportation
- Hector David Hipolit, transportation manager, Hasa
- Greg Holleran, safety director, Universal Environmental Services
- Tommy Hood, DOT compliance manager, Swire Coca Cola, USA
- Jeff Jerger, senior manager of DOT compliance, Performance Food Group
- William Chris King, transportation director, Rebel Oil Company
- Patrick Luci, senior fleet manager, Chobani
- Allison Pompa, compliance advisor, Truck Services
- Kelsey Schultz, HR generalist, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
- Lindsay Steinbauer, owner, York Space Systems
- Dearon Tyler, head of safety, Carolina National Transportation
“We congratulate all of the program participants,” Kufahl said. “It’s a pretty intensive week of learning, but that’s what makes the CTRE credentialing so valuable.
“I’d also like to thank the participants for their dedication to safety and compliance and for sharing their experiences with their peers. It’s an interactive learning environment, and we believe the business connections they make during the CTRE program will last long after the program is completed.”