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Dale Whitaker, ACTAR, CDS
Accident Reconstruction & FMCSA Compliance · Licensed: TN · ⭐ 4.9
Biography
Accredited traffic accident reconstructionist and former commercial fleet safety director. Specializes in heavy-truck collision reconstruction, ECM/black-box and ELD data analysis, hours-of-service violations, driver qualification files, and FMCSA regulatory compliance in catastrophic trucking litigation.
Credentials & Certifications
- ACTAR Accredited Reconstructionist
- Certified Director of Safety (NATMI CDS)
- Class A CDL Holder
- FMCSA Part 380–399 Compliance Review
Case Experience
- Reconstructed a fatal I-40 tractor-trailer underride collision using ECM download and dashcam telemetry; testified for defense at trial.
- Audited driver qualification files and ELD logs in a negligent-hiring suit alleging a carrier ignored hours-of-service violations.
Fee Schedule
| Deposition Rate | $425 / hr |
| Trial Testimony Rate | $575 / hr |
| Testimony Experience | 31 trials / 95 depositions |