Mark brings over 35 years of comprehensive motor carrier safety expertise to MC Safety Firm. He served as the Division Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Wisconsin Division for 17 years, where he oversaw the administration and operation of FMCSA programs within the state. During his tenure, he collaborated closely with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin State Patrol to implement national motor carrier safety policies, commercial driver’s license objectives, and enforcement actions aimed at enhancing highway safety.
His passion for highway safety is deeply rooted in his extensive experience, including his time as Team Leader of the FMCSA National Training Center in Washington, D.C., where he led training programs for over 5,000 law enforcement personnel annually.
Prior to his leadership role, Mark served as a Safety Investigator with the FMCSA Minnesota Division, conducting compliance reviews and investigations on motor carrier operations.
Mark is a recognized authority on motor carrier regulations and the training of law enforcement personnel on safety and hazardous materials regulations. He has received numerous accolades, including the FMCSA Safety Achievement Award for his involvement in the nationwide implementation of the Motor Carrier High Risk Prioritization for Investigations. He also served for 4 years on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Training Committee.
US DOT Secretary’s Award for Partnering for Excellence
For work in training FMCSA Border staff in support of the President’s initiative to open the United States and Mexican border to commercial motor vehicle traffic.
US DOT Secretary’s Find the Good and Praise It Award
For outstanding performance delivering in-service training to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Investigators throughout United States.
FMCSA Administrator’s Safety Achievement Award
For outstanding teamwork on the Hazardous Materials Permit Implementation Team
FMCSA Administrator’s Commitment to Safety Award
For outstanding work delivering training to Federal and State law enforcement staff throughout the United States.
Federal Executive Board Twin Cities Civil Servant of the Year Award
PROFESSIONAL COPYWRITING
Lead writer and developer of training curriculums using Instructional System Design (ISD) methods.
Authored or Co-Authored federal motor carrier safety regulations, hazardous materials safety and security issues curriculums that are currently delivered to law enforcement personnel across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Selected Curriculums Authored
Border Inspector Academy
Cargo Tank and Bulk Packaging Inspection
Motor Coach Inspector
North American Standard Inspection
General Hazardous Materials
Compliance Review and Investigative Techniques
North American Standard Post Crash Inspection
Web-Based Training Courses: Hazardous Materials In-Service
