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Fred Fakkema

Vice President of Compliance

https://www.zonarsystems.com

Fred is currently Vice President of Compliance for Zonar, where he leads product development to meet the compliance needs of customers today and tomorrow. Throughout 2014-16, Fred has been deeply involved in the ELD (electronic logging devices) mandate, from the policy level down to the compliance level for Zonar’s mobile telematics tablet.

Prior to joining Zonar in 2010, enjoyed a successful a 25-year career with the Washington State Patrol (WSP). During his career, he commanded the WSP Academy, Government and Relations Division and the Commercial Vehicle Division. He is the Past President for the Washington Chapter, FBI National Academy Associates. Fred is a member of the American Trucking Association (ATA) Safety Policy Committee and earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington.