Thanks to the extensive growth of its DOT consulting services, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has hired Sean Nebert in the new position of Director of DOT Consulting. In addition, the company announced that Jeff Ferrell has recently been appointed to Director of Field Sales – National Accounts.

With more than 20 years of fleet safety, compliance and operations leadership, Nebert is well-versed in fleet management, policy development, and related best practices. Prior to joining J.J. Keller, Nebert worked as the Director of Logistics—Inbound Fleet Strategy for US Foods.

“Sean brings exceptional senior leadership experience to our consulting team,” said Steve Murray, vice president of content & consulting services at J.J. Keller. “His in-depth knowledge working with fleets of all sizes will be a tremendous asset to our DOT consulting team and the clients we serve.”

J.J. Keller’s DOT consulting team has also expanded recently to include new consultants Brandon Cain and Earl Coy. Both come to J. J. Keller with extensive backgrounds helping fleets improve safety and regulatory compliance.“The combination of providing our clients with compliance experts like Brandon and Earl and our innovative safety management programs is why our consulting services were named to Consulting magazine’s list of fastest-growing firms for the fourth straight year,” added Murray.

Ferrell began with J.J. Keller in 2008 and, after a brief departure, returned to the company in October 2017. He brings with him more than 32 years of collective sales and operations management within the transportation industry. In prior positions at J.J. Keller, Ferrell played an integral role in the launch of both the Field and National Accounts sales platforms. As Director of the National Accounts sales team, Ferrell will lead the sale of safety and regulatory compliance solutions for a broad range of customers while collaborating with fellow business unit leaders to identify opportunities to expand the company’s offerings long term. 

“Jeff’s experience, relationship-building abilities, and knowledge of the industry make him an invaluable member of the J.J. Keller team,” said Chad Govin, vice president of sales for J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. “We are grateful to have his expertise as we continue to evaluate and meet the needs and expectations of our customers.” Ferrell is based in Birmingham, Ala.