Commercial trucks on highway
Former U.S. DOT / FMCSA Official

Commercial Transportation Safety & FMCSA Compliance Experts

Helping motor carriers stay compliant, reduce liability, improve safety performance, and navigate complex DOT regulations with over 36 years of transportation safety expertise.

36+
Years Experience
Former
FMCSA Official
10,000+
Inspections Conducted
1,000+
Compliance Reviews
National
Expert Witness
DOT
Compliance Specialists

Why Choose Us

Decades of Experience You Can Trust

Rick Gobbell brings unmatched real-world expertise from both state and federal transportation enforcement agencies. With over 36 years in commercial motor vehicle enforcement and compliance, he delivers the kind of authoritative guidance that only comes from decades on the front lines of transportation safety.

Former FMCSA Official

32 years of service with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Federal Regulatory Expertise

Deep knowledge of FMCSA regulations, compliance requirements, and enforcement procedures.

Crash Investigation Experience

Investigated hundreds of commercial vehicle crashes, providing unparalleled accident analysis expertise.

Safety Compliance Audits

Conducted over 1,000 Safety Compliance Reviews and Hazardous Materials investigations.

10,000+ Inspections

Conducted approximately 10,000 roadside truck inspections throughout his enforcement career.

Nationwide Expert Witness

Retained nationwide as an expert witness in transportation safety cases for attorneys and insurers.

Our Services

Comprehensive Transportation Safety Services

From FMCSA compliance consulting to fully outsourced safety departments, we provide the expertise your operation needs.

FMCSA Compliance Consulting

Safety management reviews, DOT compliance assessments, regulatory guidance, and corrective action plans.

Drug & Alcohol Programs

Full program administration, consortium management, random testing, and compliance monitoring.

DOT Audit Preparation

Audit readiness reviews, mock audits, documentation reviews, and corrective action planning.

Outsourced Safety Department

Complete management of driver qualification files, accident registers, HOS compliance, and safety oversight.

Expert Witness Services

Nationally recognized expert testimony for attorneys, insurers, and litigation support professionals.

Hazardous Materials Compliance

Hazmat compliance reviews, training guidance, recordkeeping reviews, and regulatory consulting.

About Rick Gobbell

More Than Three Decades of Transportation Safety Expertise

Richard "Rick" Gobbell served 32 years with the U.S. Department of Transportation, including as a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official. His career spans state and federal enforcement, giving him an unmatched perspective on what regulators look for — and how to keep your operation compliant.

36+
Years in CMV Enforcement & Compliance
32
Years with U.S. Department of Transportation
10,000+
Roadside Truck Inspections Conducted
1,000+
Safety Compliance Reviews & HazMat Investigations

Is Your Fleet Fully Compliant?

Don't wait for a DOT audit to find out. Contact Gobbell Transportation Safety today for a comprehensive compliance review.