Director of Fleet Safety

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Director of Fleet Safety collaborates with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure safety compliance across a large, complex delivery fleet. The role ensures transportation associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria, follow company policies, and maintain compliance with applicable federal motor carrier safety regulations. The position oversees collision investigations, safety training, regulatory compliance, and driver qualification records. It also supports transportation supervisors with fleet-safety technology and conducts audits, inspections, and driver coaching. The role requires 25% travel, and additional hours may be required during October, November, December, and other peak periods.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience in DOT compliance or equivalent experience.
Complete Certified Transportation Professional certification within 12 months of hire.
Hold OSHA 30-Hour certification or complete it within 60 days of hire; an online option is available.
Complete the Smith System Driving Instructor course within six months of hire.
Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from ASSP within two years of hire.
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Strong knowledge of FMCSR requirements concerning driver qualification files, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle maintenance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret compliance reports, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills for interacting across all organizational levels.
Strong organization, multitasking, follow-through, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical demands include sitting and typing or keyboarding at a computer for considerable periods, as well as walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping for considerable periods.
Ability to travel 25%.
Additional hours may be required during October, November, December, and other peak periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related degree preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure transportation associates understand and follow organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures.
Investigate and report vehicle collisions promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Train transportation associates on vehicle incident reporting procedures.
Assign vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel.
Review incident investigation findings for accuracy and completeness, determine preventability through root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Create and implement Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected company locations.
Train transportation supervisors to use Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller’s DataSense.
Monitor Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with FMCSR requirements and company policies.
Oversee monthly fleet safety training or meetings in accordance with company safety policy.
Provide initial fleet safety training and maintain annual refresher training records and files.
Collaborate with the EHS Manager on researching, initiating, and promoting fleet safety projects.
Conduct DOT regulatory training on driver qualification, hours of service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug and alcohol testing.
Conduct ride-alongs with poor-performing drivers and instruct them in safe driving behaviors.
Ensure transportation employees operating CMVs are qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of FMCSR requirements.
Conduct regular on-site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits.
Protect confidential information with a high level of integrity.
Respond to internal customer and vendor emails, calls, and requests within an acceptable timeframe.
Perform other related duties as assigned.