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March 6, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Title: Fleet Safety from an AZDPS Perspective: Preventing Citations and Collisions
Description: This technical session will provide safety professionals with a behind-the-scenes look at commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspections and fleet management from the perspective of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Participants will gain insight into what commonly triggers CMV inspections, safety features that often go unchecked, and driver requirements that are frequently overlooked yet can create liability for employers. Real-world examples will highlight common mistakes found during inspections that have led to serious incidents. The presentation will also address what safety professionals need to know to strengthen compliance programs, reduce risk, and prevent costly citations and collisions.
Presenter: John Allen, former Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sergeant
John T. Allen is a transportation safety executive and consultant with over 30 years of experience
leading, training, and advising organizations on vehicle safety, collision risk management, and
regulatory compliance. He has investigated and reconstructed more than 1000 serious collisions
involving commercial motor vehicles, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians, and has
provided expert testimony in State, County, and Municipal courts. His background includes
executive-level oversight of collision investigations, commercial vehicle enforcement operations,
and hazardous materials response, with a strong focus on human factors, vehicle dynamics, and
safety system performance.
leading, training, and advising organizations on vehicle safety, collision risk management, and
regulatory compliance. He has investigated and reconstructed more than 1000 serious collisions
involving commercial motor vehicles, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians, and has
provided expert testimony in State, County, and Municipal courts. His background includes
executive-level oversight of collision investigations, commercial vehicle enforcement operations,
and hazardous materials response, with a strong focus on human factors, vehicle dynamics, and
safety system performance.
As founder of Allen Transportation Consulting, Mr. Allen partners with safety leaders to deliver
practical, compliance-driven training and post-incident analysis designed to reduce risk and
improve safety culture. His work supports safety managers and executive teams through targeted
training programs, regulatory guidance, and operational reviews rooted in real-world crash data
and field experience. Drawing on nearly three decades with the Arizona Department of Public
Safety, including senior supervisory roles, he brings a strategic, leadership-oriented perspective
to transportation safety, prevention, and continuous improvement.
practical, compliance-driven training and post-incident analysis designed to reduce risk and
improve safety culture. His work supports safety managers and executive teams through targeted
training programs, regulatory guidance, and operational reviews rooted in real-world crash data
and field experience. Drawing on nearly three decades with the Arizona Department of Public
Safety, including senior supervisory roles, he brings a strategic, leadership-oriented perspective
to transportation safety, prevention, and continuous improvement.
Venue: G. Michael Hoover KAPBCS Training Center
Address:
2630 S 20th Place, Phoenix, Arizona, 85034, United States
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