Director, Transportation Safety, EHS

QXO•Coppell, TX

About The Position

The Director of Transportation Safety is the enterprise leader responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and roadmap for world-class transportation safety performance across QXO’s global operations. The role provides subject matter expertise and thought leadership, exceeds regulatory requirements, and drives innovation and operational excellence. The Director influences executive decision-making, partners with senior leaders across Operations, HR, and Technology, and leads transportation safety professionals in delivering scalable, data-driven programs that reduce risk and protect lives. The position can be based in Atlanta, Georgia; Coppell, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and/or Herndon, Virginia. The Director defines QXO’s long-term transportation safety vision, establishes governance frameworks and global standards, and leads the design and execution of a consistent, scalable Transportation Safety Program. The role oversees compliance with applicable U.S., Canadian, and international transportation safety regulations, as well as programs for driver qualification, collision mitigation, telematics, and advanced vehicle safety technologies. The role champions safety technology and analytics, builds a culture of safety through executive engagement and training, mentors a high-performing safety team, and sets enterprise KPIs and OKRs. It reports progress to senior leadership, benchmarks performance against industry leaders, and drives continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation safety or fleet risk management, including enterprise-level program ownership.
Proven ability to set strategic direction and influence executive stakeholders.
Deep expertise in DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, Transport Canada/National Safety Code (NSC), and global transportation safety regulations.
Strong business acumen and experience integrating safety strategy with operational and financial objectives.
Demonstrated success using technology and analytics to improve safety outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale, multi-site operations and M&A integration.
Proficiency with advanced analytics tools such as Looker, Power BI, or Tableau, and safety technology platforms.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate QXO’s long-term transportation safety vision and strategic priorities in alignment with corporate objectives and growth plans.
Serve as the enterprise authority on transportation safety and advise executive leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Establish governance frameworks and global transportation safety standards across business units.
Lead the design and execution of a consistent, scalable Transportation Safety Program.
Drive compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, Transport Canada/National Safety Code, and international transportation safety regulations.
Oversee driver qualification, collision mitigation, telematics, and advanced vehicle safety programs.
Champion the adoption of safety technologies, including AI-based monitoring, predictive analytics, and telematics.
Use data analytics to identify systemic risks, predict trends, and inform strategic interventions.
Promote a safety culture through executive engagement, communications, and recognition programs.
Partner with Learning & Development to create advanced training programs for leaders and drivers.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of transportation safety professionals.
Define and monitor enterprise-level transportation safety KPIs and OKRs, and report progress to senior leadership as required.
Benchmark QXO against industry leaders and drive continuous improvement through innovation and adoption of best practices.