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Mark Herring is a seasoned Compliance Investigator and Master Instructor with over 30 years of dedicated service to the State of North Carolina. His distinguished career spanned 28 years and 4 months in the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Section, culminating in his retirement from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in August 2021.
Mark began his journey in April 1987 with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and brought his career to a close as a respected member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. His foundational expertise is grounded in an Associate Degree in Auto/Diesel Technology from Nashville Auto Diesel College (1978). Before joining the state, Mark honed his technical and leadership skills as a Diesel Truck Technician, Shop Supervisor, and Maintenance and Safety Supervisor for three motor carriers.
Throughout his career, Mark’s responsibilities included:
Addressing allegations of non-compliance with FMCSRs and HMRs.
Reviewing corporate safety systems and recommending compliance improvements.
Offering educational support through compliance reviews, safety audits, and technical presentations.
Conducting security sensitivity visits for hazardous materials carriers.
Mark is certified to perform all six levels of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections.
Serving as an Associate Staff Instructor at the USDOT National Training Center, teaching a wide array of courses from general hazardous materials to advanced compliance investigations.
Mark represented North Carolina in the North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) as a participant (1999, 2000, 2001, 2009) and as a judge in 2011. His role as a Master Instructor, certified in 2011, further solidified his status as a leader in the field. This certification allowed him to mentor and evaluate new and certified instructors nationwide.
Mark consistently enhanced his expertise through specialized training at the US DOT/FMCSA National Training Center and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. His training covered a broad spectrum of critical topics, including hazardous materials inspection, security practices, and advanced compliance methodologies.
Hello, my name is Debbie Herring
I worked in the insurance industry for over 35+ years. I was a licensed insurance agent, dedicated and always working hard in assisting people in their personal insurance needs. I became an insurance agent because I am passionate about helping people and I am excited to expand my expertise to a new set of clients. I retired in 2021 to assist my husband Mark in this endeavor to offer the best possible service to our clients. We look forward to the opportunity to educate and train our clients to move towards complete compliance in all areas of their company, while improving their safety record and daily business practices.
Over his career, Mark’s expertise took him to more than 25 states and multiple visits to Washington, DC, where he contributed to updating national training materials. His contributions to safety, compliance, and education have left a lasting impact on both the regulatory community and the industries he served.
Mark Herring’s legacy is one of excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to safety and compliance in the commercial vehicle industry.
Absolute DOT & HAZMAT Support, LLC provides expert DOT compliance, hazmat safety, audits, and training to keep transportation companies safe and compliant.
