Fleet Safety Lead

Climate Pros, LLC•Glendale Heights, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Fleet Safety Lead to lead and continuously improve vehicle safety across our nationwide operations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a best-in-class fleet safety program for approximately 1,500 company vehicles, primarily medium-duty vans and pickup trucks. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience delivering driver training, coaching field employees, analyzing fleet performance data, and partnering with operational leadership to reduce vehicle collisions and strengthen a culture of safe driving.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible fleet safety experience
Experience supporting multiple geographically dispersed locations
Experience delivering classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training
Experience in developing safety procedures and training materials
Strong knowledge of defensive driving principles
Experience conducting collision investigations
Experience analyzing fleet safety metrics and telematics data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Valid driver's license with exceptional driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience managing fleet safety programs for 1500+ vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company's fleet safety strategy
Champion a culture where safe vehicle operation is recognized as a professional responsibility and an essential condition of employment
Develop standardized fleet safety policies, procedures, and safe driving expectations
Establish consistent driver qualification, onboarding, and refresher training programs
Evaluate fleet risks and implement corrective actions to reduce vehicle incidents
Evaluate leading indicator data including vehicle telematics and implement preventative actions to mitigate risk in advance of an accident
Support continuous improvement initiatives using fleet performance data and collision trends
Lead or participate in investigations for all fleet accidents and implement effective corrective actions where applicable
Deliver classroom and hands-on driver training throughout the United States
Conduct in-vehicle evaluations, participate in ride-alongs, and perform field observations to reinforce safe driving behaviors for Technicians, and train select personnel at various Branches to do the same
Provide coaching on defensive driving, parking lot safety, backing operations, lane changes, speed management, following distance, hazard recognition, distracted driving prevention, adverse weather driving, fatigue awareness, and vehicle operation regulatory requirements
Develop consistent driver coaching and accountability processes following preventable vehicle incidents, including individualized improvement plans
Develop and implement engaging training programs using real-world collision case studies, industry best practices, driver performance metrics, incident trends, and adult learning principles for initial and ongoing training activities
Develop and deliver ongoing fleet safety communications including Safety Alerts, driving safety campaign materials, Safety Minutes, and other similar driver awareness initiatives
Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators and leading metrics that measure the effectiveness of the fleet safety program
Support compliance with applicable FMCSA regulations, driver qualification requirements, CDL programs, and vehicle safety initiatives as applicable