Safety, Clarity, Compliance—Delivered with Authority
Helping Carriers Stay Safe, Compliant, and Ready for the Road Ahead.
From workshops to keynotes, Dearon speaks the language of the industry—clear, practical, and grounded in experience.
Safety. Compliance. Straight Talk.
Where transportation safety and DOT compliance are made clear, actionable, and essential. Whether you’re running a fleet, managing drivers, or preparing for your next audit, Dearon Tyler II brings real-world expertise and relatable training that gets results.
Dearon Tyler, II, CDS
Dearon Tyler, II, is a DOT Safety & Compliance Consultant specializing in helping motor carriers and their organizations be safe, compliant, and profitable while meeting the demand of America’s supply chain. Here is what some of Dearon’s client’s say about his professional expertise and other services. Through compliance workshops, onsite training and or as a keynote speaker, Dearon can relate with audiences because of his expertise, passion, humor, and ability to breakdown complex regulations where everyone can understand and apply them. The best companies understand that safety and compliance is critical to saving lives and profitability. Certified as DOT consultant, trainer and speaker, Dearon brings his transportation, management, and leadership experience to each assignment. As the CEO of Roadside Manners, LLC, Dearon stays on the leading edge of transportation industry changes that effects motor carriers and the challenges they face daily. Dearon received his undergraduate degree from Lander University in Visual Arts. His amazing and diverse background attributed from serving in our armed forces, being a professional truck/bus driver, DOT State Office and DOT Federal Agent. His professional affiliations and accreditations include: South Carolina Trucking Association, Director of Safety and Compliance – Current North American Transportation Management Institute, Instructor – Current Church of Tomorrow Ministries, Founder/President – Current John Maxwell Team of Certified Speakers – Current Dearon undergoes continuous professional development and training in the field of transportation, management, and leadership skills. |
Speaker Topics – Presented by The DOT Man
Known as The DOT Man, Dearon brings real-world solutions, practical compliance knowledge, and leadership insights to the transportation industry. His talks deliver actionable takeaways that empower organizations to stay compliant, build stronger teams, and reduce costly violations.
People Management IS Safety Management
Behind every safety violation is often a people problem. In this powerful session, Dearon breaks down how your hiring, training, communication, and leadership practices directly affect your DOT compliance record. Learn how building a people-first culture drives safer operations, fewer violations, and a stronger bottom line.
Leadership That Inspires: From Influence to Impact
DOT compliance starts at the top. Dearon teaches leaders how to move beyond basic supervision into true influence. This session equips safety managers, fleet owners, and company leaders with practical leadership skills that drive accountability, motivate drivers, and create lasting cultural change.
Transform Training with Proven Adult Learning Strategies
Are your safety meetings and driver training sessions falling flat? This session shares practical tools to redesign your training approach using proven adult learning methods. Dearon reveals how to make safety training stick, engage your drivers, and build long-term habits that support ongoing compliance.
The Secrets of Complying with Truck & Bus Regulations
DOT regulations are complex—but they don’t have to be overwhelming. In this signature session, The DOT Man simplifies the key rules every carrier, fleet owner, and safety manager must master. Learn the most common compliance pitfalls, how to avoid expensive violations, and stay audit-ready every day.
Why Safety and Compliance Matter
Smart companies know that safety isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting people and staying profitable. Dearon helps you build systems that do both. As a certified DOT consultant and active voice in the transportation space, he stays current with evolving laws and industry trends, so your business stays ready.
Your Go-To Resource for DOT Training and Insight
Whether you’re a fleet manager, business owner, safety officer, or event organizer, Dearon Tyler II delivers practical expertise where it counts. From frontline driver training to high-impact keynote presentations, his work helps motor carriers build safer operations, reduce risk, and stay compliant in a fast-changing industry.
Onsite DOT Safety & Compliance Training
Dearon delivers hands-on, tailored training directly to your team—at your facility or in the field. He simplifies FMCSA regulations and policies so your drivers, dispatchers, and managers not only understand them but know how to apply them.
Focus areas include:
Hours of Service (HOS)
Pre-trip/Post-trip inspections
Driver qualification files
Safety behavior and culture
Accident prevention and response
Compliance Workshops
Ideal for leadership teams, compliance officers, and safety departments, these sessions dig into regulatory updates, audit readiness, and what to expect during roadside inspections or DOT reviews. Dearon brings decades of federal and state experience to every workshop.
You’ll learn how to:
Prepare for DOT audits
Maintain up-to-date policies and records
Identify and correct compliance gaps
Manage risk while protecting profitability
Keynote Speaking & Event Presentations
As a dynamic and relatable speaker, Dearon connects with audiences across the industry—at conferences, safety summits, faith-based events, and more. His presentations combine expert insight with humor, storytelling, and deep conviction.
Topics often include:
The human side of safety
Leading through change in transportation
Building a culture of accountability
Faith, leadership, and purpose on the road
One-on-One & Organizational Consulting
Need strategic support or help navigating specific issues? Dearon offers consulting services for transportation companies and nonprofits—ranging from compliance planning to leadership coaching. Each session is customized to your goals, timelines, and challenges.
Our Mission
At Dearon Speaks, our mission is to strengthen the safety, compliance, and leadership culture of the transportation industry through clear, experience-based training and communication. Led by Dearon Tyler II—a former federal and state DOT agent, professional driver, and certified trainer—we are committed to helping motor carriers and their teams not only meet regulatory standards, but truly understand and apply them in a way that protects lives and supports long-term success.
We believe that safety and compliance are not just checkboxes—they’re cornerstones of responsibility, professionalism, and excellence. That’s why our training is grounded in real-world experience, delivered with clarity, and designed to connect with every level of your organization, from drivers and dispatchers to executives and safety officers.
Whether in a workshop, keynote, or one-on-one consultation, Dearon brings a voice that is credible, relatable, and rooted in a passion for service. Our goal is to simplify the complex, support industry growth, and make America’s roads safer—one company, one driver, and one conversation at a time.
Exclusive Mentorship
with DEARON TYLER, II
Your Best Chance to Build a Solid Foundation of DOT Safety & Compliance Knowledge to Avoid Pitfalls and Reduce the Number of DOT Violations that lead to Negative Fines and Poor Safety Ratings
We are excited to invite you to be part of our exclusive Mentorship Program! This initiative is designed to connect aspiring entry-level and experienced safety professionals the Dearon Tyler, II, who can provide guidance, insights, and support to help you achieve your safety professional goals.
What You Can Expect
- One-on-one and/or Mentor to Mentee Group sessions
- Networking opportunities with other industry leaders
- Skill-building workshops and resources
- Personalized career development strategies
- Question and Answer session
Program Details
- Duration: 12 Month Program
- Application Submission
- Location: Virtual
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and expand your professional network. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!
Click the link below to apply and take the next step toward your professional growth.
We look forward to welcoming you to the program!
Have Questions?
Whether you need clarity on DOT compliance or want to book Dearon for training or an event, we’re here to help. Reach out today—we’ll get back to you shortly.