Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of trucking safety experience

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to join our growing trucking company. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of proven experience in transportation safety and a strong understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining compliance, improving driver performance, reducing accidents, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all FMCSA, DOT, and state regulations.
• Monitor and manage Hours of Service (HOS) compliance using ELD systems.
• Review and investigate accidents, incidents, cargo claims, and safety violations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor driver CSA scores and company safety performance.
• Maintain driver qualification (DQ) files and ensure all required documentation is current.
• Manage drug and alcohol compliance, including FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
• Conduct driver safety orientations and ongoing training.
• Perform coaching sessions with drivers based on safety events, camera footage, and telematics.
• Monitor speeding, hard braking, following distance, seat belt usage, distracted driving, and other unsafe behaviors.
• Review dash camera events and provide coaching when necessary.
• Ensure vehicle inspections, maintenance records, and repair documentation meet DOT requirements.
• Assist with DOT audits and maintain audit-ready records.
• Develop and implement company safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate accident reporting with insurance companies and repair facilities.
• Track and report safety KPIs, accident trends, violations, and driver performance.
• Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, HR, and operations to improve overall fleet safety.
• Conduct random driver audits and terminal safety inspections.
• Stay current with changes in FMCSA regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of trucking safety experience (required).
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, CSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience managing ELDs, HOS compliance, and electronic driver logs.
• Knowledge of Driver Qualification (DQ) Files, MVR reviews, PSP reports, and FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Experience investigating preventable and non-preventable accidents.
• Strong understanding of DOT roadside inspections and violation prevention.
• Ability to analyse safety data and prepare reports.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and transportation management software.
• Experience with safety camera systems (Samsara, Lytx, Motive, Netradyne, etc.) is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Russian or English/Spanish) is a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Director of Safety (CDS)
• Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS)
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Smith System Driver Trainer or equivalent
• DOT Compliance Certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Supportive management team.
• Modern fleet with advanced safety technology.
• Stable, growing transportation company.

If you have a passion for safety, strong leadership skills, and extensive trucking industry experience, we encourage you to apply and help us build a best-in-class safety program.

Pay: From $1,300.00 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person