Fleet Safety Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Fleet Safety Manager collaborates with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure safety compliance for a delivery fleet of small volume, scope, and complexity. The role ensures logistics associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria. It oversees fleet safety training, incident investigation and prevention, regulatory compliance, driver qualification records, and fleet performance metrics. The position also collaborates with the EHS Manager on fleet safety projects and responds to internal customers and vendors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience.
Complete Certified Transportation Professional certification within 12 months of hire.
Hold OSHA 30-Hour training, or complete it 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 through 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.
Strong verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, multitasking, follow-through, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Able to meet the described physical demands, including extended periods of sitting and computer keyboarding, as well as walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
Able to travel 25% and work additional hours during October, November, December, and other peak periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure transportation associates understand and follow organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures.
Investigate and report vehicle collisions promptly and according to SGWS policy; train associates on incident reporting; assign investigations to appropriate field personnel; review findings and preventability determinations; and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Create and implement Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected SGWS locations.
Train transportation supervisors on Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller’s DataSense applications.
Monitor Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with FMCSRs and company policies.
Track fleet metrics to identify improvement opportunities and performance against business goals and KPIs.
Oversee monthly fleet safety training or meetings and provide initial training while maintaining 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 transportation employees operating CMVs are qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of FMCSRs.
Conduct regular onsite vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality of information and respond to internal customer and vendor emails, calls, or requests within an acceptable timeframe.
Perform other related duties as assigned.