Charles M. Miller
Charles M. Miller is a transportation and safety professional with more than 40 years of experience in commercial driving, logistics, DOT compliance, and vocational driver training. His background spans regional and specialized commercial vehicle operation, warehouse leadership in a union environment, and corporate safety instruction. He is an authorized Wisconsin Third‑Party CDL Examiner and has trained, evaluated, and tested hundreds of commercial drivers throughout his career.
Since 2023, Charles has served as an expert witness in commercial motor vehicle cases, providing analysis, written reports, and deposition testimony on matters involving CDL standards, driver qualification, FMCSA regulations, and commercial vehicle operation. He has supported both plaintiff and defense counsel, with multiple cases resolving favorably for the parties he advised.
Charles has taught CDL and logistics programs at technical colleges and workforce development centers, developing curriculum and leading ELDT‑compliant training in classroom, range, and road environments. His work also includes DOT compliance consulting, defensive driving instruction, and safety seminars for industry partners.
He holds a Wisconsin CDL (Class A, B, C & D with NPST endorsements), a Federal Medical Examiner’s Certificate, and multiple instructor certifications, including Defensive Driving Instructor, Forklift Train‑the‑Trainer, and MSSC CLA/CLT. Charles is a former President of the Greater Milwaukee Safety Council, a national AT&T CSA Challenge Champion, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Wisconsin Clean Cities.
- Accident Investigation
- Driver Behavior
- Forklifts
- Transportation Safety
- Trucking
- Warehouse Operations
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: • Third Party CDL Tester / Examiner
for Wisconsin
• Defensive Driving Instructor
•Forklift Train the Trainer
•Federal Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• MSSC CLA / CLT Instructor
• Approval Instructor Certification
WTCS, 2016
• Bachelor of Fine Arts - 1983
University of Wisconsin-Milwauke
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • Board Member of Wisconsin Clean Cities
• Regular Contributor to WTCS Truck Driving Consortium - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: • Defensive Driving Instructor
•Forklift Train the Trainer
• MSSC CLA / CLT Instructor - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Commercial Trucking and Transportation Safety
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Over 3 years.
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Expert Witness Services: Accident Investigation/Site Inspections, Report Writing, Deposition & Testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Please email for a current fee schedule
Available Upon Request