Fleet Safety & Compliance Manager

Kalmbach Feeds • Carey, OH

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About The Position

The Fleet Safety & Compliance Manager owns safety and DOT regulatory compliance for Kalmbach Trucking’s company fleet of approximately 40 drivers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi, and oversees the safety qualification of contract carriers. The role sets the safety standard, keeps the company audit-ready, and coaches drivers in the field. It is the department’s only multi-regional role and reports directly to the Director of Transportation. Reporting outside daily operations helps keep safety decisions separate from the people measured on moving loads.

The manager maintains driver qualification files and administers the DOT drug and alcohol testing program; monitors hours-of-service, ELD, and CSA performance; leads accident investigations and manages claims; and runs the Samsara camera program across approximately 50 vehicles. The position also owns CDL training and ELDT compliance, qualifies contract carriers, maintains MCS-150 filings, develops safety policies, and conducts field visits and driver coaching across the three states. The role partners with HR on driver onboarding and policy, advises Production on loader and yard safety, and reports safety performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in fleet safety and DOT compliance, including at least 2 years in a lead or management role.
• Thorough knowledge of the FMCSRs, including driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing (Part 382), hours of service, ELD, ELDT, and CSA.
• Experience leading accident investigations and managing claims.
• Experience with video telematics and driver coaching programs.
• Credibility with professional drivers and strong written documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Samsara experience preferred.
• CDL and/or Certified Director of Safety (CDS) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and current driver qualification files for all company drivers in compliance with FMCSA requirements.
• Administer the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including random selection, pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing, and Clearinghouse queries.
• Monitor hours-of-service and ELD compliance, and address violations with drivers and their supervisor.
• Own CSA performance by monitoring BASIC scores, managing DataQs challenges, and leading corrective action.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, determine preventability, and manage claims with insurance partners.
• Manage the Samsara camera program across approximately 50 vehicles by reviewing events, coaching drivers, and reporting trends.
• Own the CDL training program and entry-level driver training (ELDT) compliance, and provide functional direction to driver trainers.
• Make safety qualification decisions on contract carriers, including operating authority, insurance, and safety rating, and maintain MCS-150 filings.
• Develop and maintain the driver handbook and transportation safety policies.
• Conduct field visits, ride-alongs, and driver coaching across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.
• Partner with HR on driver onboarding and policy, and advise Production on loader and yard safety.
• Report safety performance, including preventable accident rate, CSA standing, audit results, and claims cost.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with eligibility on date of hire.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and a generous company match.
• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Competitive compensation.
• On-staff life coach.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans.
• Access to a beachfront company condo in Fort Myers, Florida.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed