Regional Safety Manager

Proficient Auto Logistics•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager reports to the Sr. Manager of Safety within Proficient Safety Services, a PAL company. The role ensures regulatory and customer compliance while fostering a strong safety and quality culture. It reinforces company policies, FMCSA regulations, and safe work practices; monitors ELD and dashcam systems to track and coach driver behaviors; and uses data-driven programs to support strong CSA BASICs scores. The position conducts safety observations and leads accident and injury investigations to determine root causes according to internal SOPs. It is responsible for timely reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement in driver and shop personnel performance. The role may require responding to accident and injury notifications outside regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

High school education required.
Five years of trucking industry experience required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Strong understanding of electronic log devices (ELDs) and hours-of-service regulations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to build and nurture relationships with others.
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Willingness to travel overnight up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a safety-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA regulations through ongoing monitoring, training, observations, and corrective actions for drivers and shop personnel.
Assess drivers’ and shop personnel’s understanding of rules and procedures, and coach them on safe work practices to prevent accidents, injuries, and freight or equipment damage.
Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers and shop personnel, serving as a trusted resource to improve communication and support a positive work experience.
Partner with the Driver Development team to update and deliver training curriculum and drive continuous improvement in learning and the overall experience.
Instruct new and existing drivers and shop personnel on company policies, safe operating practices, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA regulations, quality standards, technology platforms, and customer requirements.
Ensure drivers demonstrate required competencies, successfully complete curriculum, and maintain accurate, current, and compliant driver files.
Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Safety and Risk Management teams to evaluate driver and shop personnel behaviors and develop corrective action plans.
Cultivate relationships with operating personnel to strengthen communication and foster a strong safety and quality culture.
Apply data-driven approaches to implement, monitor, and continuously improve behavior-based and risk-based programs supporting safety culture goals.
Work with Safety and Risk Management teams to define, report, and improve key safety and quality performance measures.
Monitor ELD, dashcam, and other safety systems to track driver behaviors, coach drivers on safe driving practices, and ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations, driver vehicle inspection reports, and safe driving standards.
Conduct routine safety and quality observations to verify compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Lead accident and injury investigations to determine root causes, provide timely and accurate reporting, implement corrective action plans, and ensure investigations follow internal SOPs.
Champion a culture that values and demonstrates excellence in safety and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to accident and injury notifications outside regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.