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Darren S
@darrenjsmothers
Safety, Security Operations Professional
United States
English
About me
I’m Darren Smothers, Principal Consultant of DSMothers Consulting, with 20+ years of transportation experience. I specialize in transit safety, DOT/FTA compliance, operational risk, event investigation, policy/SOP development, corrective action, and safety management systems. My approach combines regulatory knowledge with real-world transit operations to identify gaps and build practical solutions that work. I support transit agencies, transportation providers, and organizations seeking stronger, safer operations.
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Darren S
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Average response time: 115 hours
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Risk Management
I will professionally review your policy or sop
Work experience
Safety and Security Manager
DASH
Oct 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos
•Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations (FTA, DOT, OSHA) through policy enforcement, audits, and risk mitigation strategies. •Investigate safety and security incidents, implement corrective actions, and lead employee training programs on workplace safety, emergency response, and de-escalation. •Oversee security systems, develop emergency response plans, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance transit safety and security. •Administer DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements through monitoring, reporting, and employee education.
General Manager
Transdev Canada
May 2022 - Oct 2024 • 2 yrs 5 mos
•Spearheaded full oversight of health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with laws and corporate procedures. •Identified and addressed risk trends promptly, promoting a "safety first" culture among individuals, managers and Directors. •Administered safety programs across Operations, Maintenance, and Administration, providing guidance and training resources.
CDL Instructor
University of Maryland • Full-time
Sep 2021 - May 2022 • 8 mos
Manage the operation of medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, while teaching students the information and skills necessary to obtain the Maryland Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Train approximately 90-110 new employees a year to operate transit vehicles. Perform quality assurance checks and refresher training for current staff.
