Director of Fleet Safety

Southern Glazer's•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) requirements. It oversees fleet safety training, vehicle collision investigations, regulatory compliance, driver qualification records, and audits, while partnering with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership on safety initiatives. The position requires 25% travel and may require additional hours during October, November, December, and other peak periods.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience in DOT compliance or equivalent experience.
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Strong knowledge of FMCSR requirements pertaining to 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 to interact across all levels of the organization.
Strong organization, multitasking, follow-through, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Complete Certified Transportation Professional certification within 12 months of hire.
Complete OSHA 30-Hour training within 60 days of hire; online training 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field 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 in accordance with company policy.
Train transportation associates on proper vehicle incident reporting procedures.
Assign vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel and review findings for accuracy, completeness, and preventability determinations; apply 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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 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 to research, initiate, and promote 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 employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of FMCSR requirements.
Conduct regular on-site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality of information.
Respond to internal customer and vendor emails, calls, and requests within an acceptable timeframe.
Perform other related duties as assigned.