Director. Compliance & Safety, Road Transport, US

DSV•Lancaster, TX

2d•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Compliance & Safety, Road Transport, US leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of regulatory compliance and safety programs for DSV Road in the United States. The role owns the full driver safety lifecycle, from qualification and onboarding through training, performance monitoring, and incident management, and is accountable for motor carrier compliance, operating authority and filings, fleet and equipment compliance, hazardous materials, cargo security, and workplace safety at U.S. terminals. The Director partners with Operations, Recruiting, People & Organization (P&O), Legal, Risk/Insurance, and Fleet Maintenance to strengthen safety culture, reduce accidents and injuries, and maintain compliance with FMCSA, DOT, PHMSA, OSHA, and applicable state regulations. The position sets multi-year safety and compliance strategy, goals, and KPIs; leads and develops a team of safety and compliance professionals across multiple terminals and regions; manages the safety department budget; and serves as the primary safety contact for regulators, insurers, customers, and industry associations. The role is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and requires travel to terminals and field locations up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Transportation, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of progressive safety and compliance experience in trucking or road transportation, including at least 5 years in a safety leadership role.
In-depth knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations, including driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing, HOS/ELD, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and CSA/SMS.
Working knowledge of PHMSA hazardous materials and OSHA requirements.
Experience managing motor carrier operating authority, registrations, and regulatory filings, including USDOT/MC, UCR, IRP, and IFTA.
Proven track record of reducing accidents and improving CSA scores and compliance outcomes across a multi-location operation.
Demonstrated success leading DOT compliance reviews or audits with satisfactory outcomes.
Experience building and delivering driver orientation and training programs.
Strong data analysis skills and experience using telematics, camera, and safety management systems.
Ability to travel to terminals and field locations up to 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Certified Director of Safety (CDS), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
Current or prior Class A CDL.
Experience with cross-border U.S./Canada/Mexico operations, hazardous materials, and owner-operator or third-party carrier programs.
Experience in a large, matrixed, global logistics organization.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Own the driver qualification program under FMCSA requirements, establish driver hiring standards, and make final safety determinations on driver eligibility.
Oversee the drug and alcohol testing program, including required testing, Clearinghouse queries, and reporting.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready driver qualification files and track recurring requirements such as expiring CDLs, medical cards, and annual MVR reviews.
Establish qualification and safety standards for owner-operators, independent contractors, and third-party carriers where applicable.
Design, standardize, and lead driver orientation across U.S. terminals, ensuring onboarding covers required safety and compliance topics.
Partner with Recruiting and P&O on driver recruiting and onboarding timelines while maintaining safety and qualification standards.
Oversee driver road tests, skills assessments, mentoring, and ride-along programs; measure orientation outcomes and early-tenure safety and retention.
Develop and deliver ongoing driver safety training, including annual refreshers, seasonal campaigns, remedial training, and applicable ELDT alignment.
Use telematics, camera systems, and ELD data to monitor driver behavior and guide targeted coaching.
Establish driver safety scorecards and progressive coaching and accountability processes; lead safety recognition and award programs.
Maintain a satisfactory DOT safety rating and manage CSA/SMS BASIC scores, corrective action plans, DOT reviews, FMCSA investigations, state audits, and roadside inspection trends.
Oversee HOS, ELD, and vehicle inspection compliance; conduct internal audits and ensure findings are remediated promptly.
Monitor regulatory changes and update policies, procedures, and training accordingly.
Maintain USDOT numbers, MC operating authority, MCS-150 updates, UCR, IRP, IFTA, BOC-3, state registrations, required insurance filings, and broker surety bonds.
Manage oversize/overweight and other special permits as required; establish vetting and onboarding standards for brokered and subcontracted carriers.
Partner with Fleet Maintenance on periodic inspections, DVIRs, maintenance records, roadside inspection results, and corrective action.
Manage DataQs challenges and evaluate or support rollout of safety equipment and technology.
Maintain PHMSA hazardous materials registration and oversee hazmat compliance, training, security plans, and applicable driver endorsements.
Partner with Security and Operations on cargo theft prevention, supply chain security programs, and secure yard and trailer practices.
Ensure terminals, yards, and docks comply with OSHA standards; maintain OSHA injury and illness records and required electronic submissions.
Conduct terminal safety inspections and audits, lead injury investigations and return-to-work coordination, and support workers' compensation and injury prevention programs.
Own and maintain U.S. safety and compliance policies, record retention standards, vendor relationships, and customer safety and compliance support.
Align U.S. safety and compliance practices with DSV global HSE standards, the DSV Code of Conduct, and internal audit requirements.
Lead accident and incident response, root cause analysis, preventability determinations, corrective actions, accident records, and coordination with Risk, Insurance, and Legal.
Analyze accident, injury, and claims trends to identify risks and prioritize prevention initiatives.
Set U.S. compliance and safety strategy, goals, and KPIs; report performance to senior leadership.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable safety and compliance professionals across multiple terminals and regions.
Champion a proactive safety culture, manage the safety department budget, evaluate technologies and service providers, and serve as the primary safety contact for regulators, insurers, customers, and industry associations.