This is a remote position.
Trucking Mechanic Expert Witness
We are seeking an experienced Trucking Mechanic Expert to join our team of forensic and litigation support professionals. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic, Shop Foreman, or Commercial Truck Technician with extensive hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 7–8 commercial vehicles.
If you've spent your career working on heavy-duty trucks and understand how mechanical failures, maintenance practices, and vehicle inspections impact safety and performance, this is an opportunity to leverage your expertise as an expert witness. Prior expert witness experience is helpful but not required—we're looking for subject matter experts with deep industry knowledge.
In this role, you'll apply your real-world mechanical experience to legal cases involving commercial truck accidents, equipment failures, maintenance practices, repair standards, and compliance with federal transportation regulations.
Requirements
Conduct forensic evaluations of commercial vehicles, including Class 7–8 trucks, tractor-trailers, braking systems, steering components, suspension systems, driveline components, tires, and fifth wheel/coupling systems.
Analyze mechanical failures and determine root causes related to improper maintenance, equipment failure, repair quality, or component wear.
Review maintenance records, repair orders, inspection reports, and service histories to evaluate vehicle condition and maintenance practices.
Assess compliance with FMCSA regulations, DOT inspection requirements, OEM maintenance recommendations, and industry best practices.
Stay current on commercial vehicle systems, diesel engine technology, braking systems, electronic diagnostics, and safety regulations.
Strong understanding of commercial truck mechanical systems, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repair procedures.
