Expert Witness

 Louis Thompson is a recognized Certified Director of Safety, transportation management executive, educator, and expert witness. Louis consults in all aspects of the transportation/trucking industry, transportation safety standards and regulatory compliance, and hazardous materials/pipelines safety related litigation.  As Director of Safety, Louis firmly believes no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely and legally. Presently, Louis is the Owner and Director of Safety at LThompson Consulting, LLC, a transportation/trucking consulting and expert witness firm located in Libertyville, IA. 

As an expert witness, Louis provides his unbiased opinions, assessments, research, dispositions, and testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the evidence-based facts of each case.

 Louis is firm in his commitment to fast turn-around times and high-quality detailed reports and evaluations which include competent, meaningful context. His findings and opinions are integrated with relevant supporting documentation, are extensively researched in published materials, and are founded in regulatory compliance and best practices. 

•  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
•  Commercial Motor Vehicles (Trucking) 
•  Safety and Regulatory Compliance
•  Electronic Logs/Electronic Logging
•  Accidents 
•  Policies and Procedures 
•  Standard of Care 
•  Trucking Industry Safety Standards 
•  OSHA Standards 
•  Tractor-Trailer Inspection & Maintenance 
•  Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations 
•  Professional Driving 
•  Trailer Loading and Unloading Safety 
•  Truck Driver Actions and Responsibilities 
•  Driver Qualifications and Driver Training 
•  Handling, Driving, Shipment Documentation 
•  Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration 
•  HAZMAT Training