Regional Safety & Driver Development Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on Field Safety Manager to lead safety, compliance, and driver development initiatives across our Western Region, supporting operations in Texas and Colorado. This role is a key leadership position responsible for reducing risk, strengthening our safety culture, and partnering with operations leaders to drive continuous improvement. At Modern Transportation, safety is not just a requirement, it is a core value. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence driver performance, operational excellence, and regional safety strategy while partnering with leadership in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in transportation safety, compliance, or risk management
- CDL required or willingness to obtain after hire
- Experience in liquid chemical and HazMat operations strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, HMR, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations
- Experience with ELD systems such as Samsara or Platform Science preferred
- Familiarity with event recording systems such as Netradyne preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Travel is expected based on regional operational needs and may range from approximately 25% to 30%, with heavier travel during periods of onboarding, training, and incident response.
Responsibilities
- Lead driver training and development efforts throughout the region, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ride-alongs, and in-field evaluations
- Provide hands-on coaching to drivers to reinforce safe driving behaviors, regulatory compliance, and company safety standards
- Deliver HazMat and liquid chemical handling training to drivers and operational team members
- Monitor loading and unloading practices to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
- Partner with terminal and operational leadership to review and improve procedures and best practices
- Conduct regular site audits, fleet audits, and procedural reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, CMV, OSHA, and HMR requirements
- Support and help manage the Responsible Care Program, ensuring environmental, health, and safety standards are maintained
- Coordinate and lead ongoing safety, compliance, and driver development training sessions
- Facilitate regular safety meetings and communicate policy updates, key metrics, and performance expectations
- Document all training activities, incident reviews, and compliance initiatives within internal tracking systems
- Investigate vehicle incidents, near-misses, workers’ compensation claims, and other safety events within the region
- Review safety event recordings and in-cab camera footage, including systems such as Netradyne, to identify risks and recommend corrective actions
- Conduct root cause analysis and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
- Train drivers and field teams on in-truck technology, ELD platforms, and safety monitoring systems
- Troubleshoot and support truck-based technologies and safety tools as needed
- Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and leadership reports related to safety performance and compliance metrics
- Perform additional safety and compliance-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
