Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an experienced safety management professional with a robust background in the transportation industry. Currently serving as the Southeast/Southwest Regional Safety Manager at The Evans Network of Companies since May 2021, Michael has held various pivotal roles, including Regional Safety Manager at Greatwide Truckload Management and Director of Safety at Tennessee Steel Haulers, where responsibilities involved overseeing safety compliance and training hundreds of independent contractor drivers. Previous positions include Safety Director at Covenant Transport, Director of Safety and Compliance at Walpole, Inc., and Safety Manager at Armellini Express Lines, demonstrating a strong track record in managing safety programs, compliance with regulatory agencies, and leading teams across multiple locations. Michael's expertise includes developing management plans to enhance safety performance and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.