Safety Manager, Trucking & Fleet Operations (DOT Compliance)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a commercial trucking operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety, and reducing operational risk across an asset-based fleet. The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on trucking safety experience and can independently own the safety function, driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities: - Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations - Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations (root cause + corrective action) - Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards - Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure regulatory adherence - Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans - Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation - Partner with operations to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance - Track safety metrics (violations, incidents, scores) and implement improvement initiatives - Ensure all certifications and regulatory requirements are consistently met

Requirements - 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance - Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (required) - Experience in a trucking or logistics environment (required) - Broad, hands-on trucking safety experience with the ability to manage the safety function independently - Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement - Ability to manage driver behavior and real-world safety programs - Experience developing and implementing safety policies and corrective actions - Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce standards - Comfortable working on-site in a fleet/operations environment

Benefits - $72K–$75K base salary - Health insurance + benefits package - Retirement plan options - Paid time off - Opportunity to directly impact fleet safety, compliance, and operational performance