The SMC Driver Career & Wellness Committee focuses on attracting and retaining trucking professionals by identifying and addressing recruitment and retention challenges. It promotes proven health and wellness practices, shares educational resources, and advises ATA policy staff on the operational impact of FMCSA medical rules and related research.

Chair: Jason Ahten, Walmart Transportation 
Vice Chair: Shawn Brown, Cargo Transporters 

Speaker

Doug Simon
Doug Simon
Director, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance, U.S. Department of Transportation

Doug Simon joined the U.S. Department of Transportation as the Director of the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance in May of 2025.