We are looking for a Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a commercial trucking environment, with full ownership of DOT adherence and driver safety programs.
This role operates within an asset-based trucking operation and is responsible for enforcing real-world safety standards across drivers, equipment, and daily operations. The position plays a critical role in reducing incidents, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving overall fleet performance. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution, accountability, and continuous safety improvement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee fleet safety programs across trucking operations to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
- Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
- Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure adherence to safety regulations
- Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans based on performance and incidents
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation for audits and internal tracking
- Partner with operations and leadership to reduce risk and improve overall fleet safety performance
- Track key safety metrics and implement initiatives to improve scores and reduce violations
- Ensure all certifications, safety requirements, and regulatory standards are consistently met across the fleet
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance
- Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations is required
- Experience working directly within a trucking or logistics environment (non-industry backgrounds will not be considered)
- Proven experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement
- Ability to manage driver behavior, safety programs, and regulatory requirements in real-world operations
- Experience developing or implementing safety policies and corrective action plans
- Strong communication skills with the ability to enforce standards and hold teams accountable
- Experience working onsite in a fleet or transportation environment preferred
Benefits
Compensation: $72,000 - $75,000 base salary.
Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.
