Having spent his entire professional career (22 years) in the transportation industry, Brian brings a practical, hands-on approach to CMV. Brian started his career as a driver accumulating more than 1 million collision free miles, then as a driver trainer, and today is a Certified Director of Safety. Brian is the President of CMV Safety Consulting Inc.
Brian Botham, CDS
Professional Experience
Current: President CMV Safety Consulting Inc.
Current: Co-Owner HOS Auditing Inc.
Current: TASA Group Certified Expert Witness
Past: Director Safety Services E&B Safety Consulting
Past: Manager Safety and Driver Resources MacKinnon Transport Inc.
Past: Operations/Safety Manager In-Transit
Past: Operations/Safety Manager United Driver Services
Past: Driving Instructor Class AZ/DZ Professional Commercial Driving Academy
Past: Safety Compliance Manager Action Force
Past: Fleet/Safety Manager Morton’s Cartage
Past: Dispatch/Fleet Safety APPS Cartage
Past: Driver Instructor Class AZ/DZ Humber College
Summary of Qualifications
Ministry of Transportation Certificate of Competency [Nov 1993]
Ontario Safety League Fleet Driver Trainer [Feb 1994]
Ontario Safety League Air Brake Endorsement Instructor [Feb 1994]
Ontario Safety League TDG Instructor [Feb 1994]
Transportation Safety Assoc Accident Review [Mar 1999]
Ontario Safety League Collision Investigation [Nov 1999]
Ontario Trucking Assoc Drug & Alcohol Manager Course [Feb 2002]
Transportation Safety Assoc Accident Review [Mar 2002]
Natural Resources Fleet Smart Trainer [May 2002]
St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR [Jun 2002]
WSIB Understanding Neer [Nov 2003]
CCRA FAST, CDRP, PIP [Sep 2003]
WSIB Early Return to Work [Dec 2003]
Fox Valley Tech Institute Jackknife Avoidance [Jun 2004]
Fox Valley Tech Institute Decision Driving [June 2004]
University of Florida/NATMI Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs [Sep 2004]
University of Florida/NATMI Motor Fleet Safety Basics [Sep 2004]
University of Florida/NATMI Certified Director of Safety [Oct 2004]
Ontario Safety League Air Brake Endorsement Instructor [Jan 2005]
Ontario Safety League Air Brake Adjustment Instructor [Jan 2005]
Mediservice Alcohol Check Technician [Mar 2005]
Mediservice Drug Collections Technician [Mar 2005]
Career Track Dealing with Difficult people [Mar 2005]
Transportation Safety Assoc Principles of Effective Training [May 2006]
Transportation Safety Assoc Defensive Driving Instructor [June 2006]
(NATMI North American Transportation Management Institute)
Memberships and Associations
Past Chairman: Transportation Health and Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers Toronto Chapter 2008-2009
Chairman: Transportation Health and Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers Toronto
2006-2007, 2007-2008
Co-Chairman: Transportation Health and Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers Toronto Chapter. 2005-2006
Past Member: Transportation Health and Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers Annual Conference Executive 2005, 2006, 2007
Member: Transportation Health and Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers since 1994
Current Member: Ontario Trucking Association Safety Council
Current Member: Ontario Trucking Association/Ministry of Transportation CVOR Review Committee
Past Chairman: Ontario Trucking Association/North American Transportation Management Institute Canadian Certified Director Safety Review Committee
Past Canadian Lead Instructor: North American Transportation Management Institute, All Courses
Past Director: North American Transportation Management Institute Board of Directors 2004-2008
Past Member: North American Transportation Management Institute Advisory Committee 2004-2008
Member: Truckload Carriers Association 2006, 2007, 2008
Member: Canadian Council of Motor Fleet Administrators 2006, 2007
Member: MVSA 2007, 2008
Member: Hamilton Traffic Club 2007, 2008
Driving Experience
Currently holds a valid Class ACM license with Z endorsement in Ontario
FAST Approved driver
Accumulated more than 1 million collision free miles throughout North America driving Tractor Trailer
Volunteer
Mentoring Graduating Students Career Education CouncilMay 2005
Mentoring Graduating Students Career Education CouncilMay 2006
Provided training on Hours of Service for Boys and Girls Club of Niagara to all Bus DriversMarch 2008
Other
Safety Professional of the Year THSAO Council of Driver Trainers2007-2008
Russel Metal Inc. Appreciation Plaque for Contribution to SafetyFeb 2001
Canadian Maintenance Council Annual Conference Guest SpeakerMay 2005
Certificate of Appreciation Guest Speaker OCEA ConferenceOct 2005
Certificate of Appreciation Guest Speaker OCEA ConferenceApr 2006