Mr. Mears provides Expert Witness work and Consulting for both Defense (Freightliner, Navistar) and Plaintiff attorneys.
Mr. Mears is an internationally recognized leader in organizing fleet transportation operations under an integrated distribution concept. He is thoroughly knowledgeable and experienced in equipment engineering, specifications, maintenance, equipment forecasting, purchase or lease of equipment, scheduling and control of maintenance operations.
He was Vice President of Maintenance for Red Ball Motor Freight, Inc., Director of Maintenance, Mid American Lines and Automotive Fleet Engineer for Michigan Bell Telephone Co.
Other industrial experience includes Assistant to Vice President of Maintenance, Roadway Express and City Manager for Hertz Truck Rental.
Mr. Mears’ expert witness background includes Fulbright & Jaworski; Richard Haynes & Associates; Frock & Broussard; Lincoln General Insurance; McGlinchey Stafford; Helm,Pletcher, Bowen & Saunders; Jones, Givens, Gotcher & Bogan; Adomo & Zeder; Marek, Francis & Byers; Bonner, Kiernan, Treback & Crociata; Navistar; Freightliner; Peterbilt; Ford Motor and Nicklaus, Hyatt & Pena.
He is an active member in the Society of Automotive Engineers, American Trucking Association, Florida Trucking Association and The Technology & Maintenance Council (ATA) and Sebring Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to his business accomplishments, Mr. Mears is a frequent speaker at transportation industry meetings, trade associations and University seminars.
Mr. Mears received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and MBA from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.
