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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Support and execute strategic safety initiatives and objectives.
- Promote a culture where safety is a core organizational value.
- Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
- Oversee driver qualification files, MVR reviews, and regulatory documentation.
- Lead investigations involving vehicle accidents, injuries, and safety incidents.
- Manage safety audits, corrective actions, and performance reporting.
- Monitor fleet safety performance and driver accountability programs.
- Partner with Recruiting to establish hiring standards aligned with safety goals.
- Evaluate MVRs, PSP reports, licensing, certifications, and safety-related qualifications.
- Assist in evaluating applicants with accidents, violations, or compliance concerns.
- Support pre-employment screening and onboarding processes.
- Ensure compliance with DOT driver qualification requirements.
- Manage the company ELD and telematics programs to ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations and Hours of Service compliance.
- Monitor and analyze telematics data including speeding events, hard braking, rapid acceleration, following distance, seatbelt usage, idle time, and distracted driving indicators.
- Ensure effective utilization of safety technologies including ELD systems, dash cameras, AI-powered safety cameras, telematics platforms, and fleet monitoring tools.
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to monitor fleet safety performance and identify trends.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop safety professionals and operational leaders.Â
- Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, Recruiting, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership.Â
- Strong conflict resolution and coaching skills.
- Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state and federal transportation regulations.Â
- Strong understanding of Driver Qualification File (DQF) requirements.Â
- Working knowledge of CSA scores, Hours of Service regulations, and vehicle inspection requirements.
- Knowledge of driver qualification standards and transportation industry hiring practices.
- Integrity and ethical decision-making.
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic operating environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree preferred in Safety, Transportation, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years progressive safety experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations.
- 2+ years leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
- Experience working in AS400 system, strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting safety investigations and compliance audits.
- CSP, ASP, CDS, or OSHA certifications preferred.
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