James A. Idema

  • James Idema has acquired nearly three decades of experience in the trucking and transportation industry, while also acquiring in-depth knowledge of heavy hauling, permits, construction work zones, maintenance/mechanics and dock operations. Mr. Idema’s knowledge and experience encompasses federal and state regulatory compliance, driver hiring/firing/training, shipper standard of care, loading and unloading, cargo/load securement, fleet operations, safe and prudent practices and driver standard of care. Mr. Idema is also State Certified in Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Steering, and Heavy Duty Suspension. This is all merged with his vast background in the realities of fleet operations and management.

  • Mr. Idema has a distinct capability of combining his extensive background in fleet management, fleet operations, fleet maintenance, and experience as a CDL heavy haul driver, which allows him to analyze and evaluate various situations and incidents for which his knowledge and expertise is required.Mr. Idema’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • CDL Driver Hiring and Retention Standards

    • Heavy Duty Brakes/Steering/Suspension

    • Specializes in 8 Axle Live Bottoms/Gravel Trains

    • Heavy Haul Operations

    • Driver/Shipper Standard of Care

    • Safety Supervising/Dispatching

    • CDL Driver Qualification Files

    • Electronic Logging Devices- ELDs (use/manipulation of)

    • Hours of Service/Logbooks (DOT compliance/identifying violations)

    • DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing Standards and Procedures

    • Equipment Inspections and Maintenance

    • Federal DOT Audits/Compliance Reviews

    • FMCSA Regulation Compliance

    • Forklift Operation, Maintenance, Loading and Unloading

    • Trucking Industry Practices, Procedures and Safety

    • Cargo and Load Securement

  • Jim has earned his designation as a trucking safety expert through his extensive career in the trucking and transportation industry, his engineering and mechanical background, his experience working in construction work zones and his experience in the heavy haul transport industry. Jim single-handedly engineered and constructed four, eight-axle van trailers from the ground up. He also engineered and constructed the first multi-axle side dumper. Mr. Idema is well-versed and knowledgeable in his understanding and application of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.