Regional Safety Leader

U.S. Xpress•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the company’s Safety program for a specific line of business/region and is responsible for Safety Performance results and loss outcomes. The Regional Safety Leader ensures that all facilities within the LOB/region meet company Safety expectations and are in compliance with federal and state law. Develop a Safety culture in the region focused on loss prevention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required
3+ years’ transportation or Safety related experience required
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Must be able to travel to other locations as required
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction
Must be able to analyze situations and gather appropriate information
Must possess excellent organization and follow through skills
Must be a team player

Nice To Haves

Safety experience in transportation industry preferred

Responsibilities

Counsel high risk drivers on all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring.
Serve as ultimate decision-maker to issue corrective action up to and including whether to terminate driver’s employment
Research accident types including frequency and severity to identify trends and provide recommendations to upper management to eliminate accidents
Evaluate and recommend changes to Safety Policies and Procedures
Identify and mitigate or eliminate risks/hazards/behaviors to avert losses
Provide Safety advice and guidance to all employees in assigned terminals
Audit training programs and Safety classes ensuring they are conducted as designed and directed by the Corporate Safety department
Learn how to represent the company as a PMK or 30B6 witness
Assist with various corporate Safety initiatives.
Investigate losses within assigned business unit(s) and ensures terminals implement appropriate corrective actions
Audit terminal(s) for compliance with Corporate Safety Policies and procedures
Conduct on-site Safety audits and meeting with drivers and Office/Shop personnel
Provide guidance to terminal employees regarding local, state, and federal Safety related regulations, as well as Safety policies and procedures.
Promote good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to Safety problems
Perform Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) audits at shop locations and promotes safe behavior amongst shop employees; place equipment and personnel Out-Of-Service when they do not meet OSHA or DOT Standards
Review various reporting on driver Safety (Drive Cam, IMDS, CER etc.) and direct activities to effect positive Safety outcomes; ensures coaching is effective and that the terminal meets company Safety expectations
Enforce Personal Protective Equipment usages by shop employees and Driver and Alcohol Testing is done in according with DOT and USX policy
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objects