Safety & Field Manager

Miles Ahead Management LLC•McKinney, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Miles Ahead Brands (MAB) is seeking a dedicated Safety & Field Manager to lead safety operations and field compliance for their Texas Market (CKJ Transport). This role involves enforcing fleet safety, ensuring DOT and OSHA compliance, leading hauler training and coaching programs, and supporting sub-hauler onboarding and field operations. The Safety & Field Manager will collaborate with the General Manager and centralized Safety & Compliance teams to protect haulers, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence. The company's mission is to raise the standard of service in the aggregate distribution industry, with a vision of accelerating the world's infrastructure. MAB operates with values of continuous improvement, reliability, problem-solving, candid communication, and positive energy.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations required.
Strong field presence — comfortable conducting ride-alongs, truck and trailer inspections, site visits, and in-person coaching in the DFW and North Texas region.
Proficiency in safety and telematics platforms (Samsara or equivalent) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with drivers, sub-haulers, and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Prior Experience in transportation safety, fleet compliance, or DOT/FMCSA regulatory environments strongly preferred.
Knowledge of and willingness to use Ai tools such as Claude preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce fleet safety standards and ensure all operations comply with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations in the Texas market.
Conduct regular safety inspections, hauler ride-alongs, and field observations to identify and correct at-risk behaviors.
Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and escalate violations in accordance with company policy.
Maintain fleet maintenance logs and ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time.
Lead hauler safety training programs and deliver consistent, documented coaching sessions using Samsara telematics and safety event data.
Identify high-risk drivers through safety scorecard trends and proactively intervene to address behavior patterns before they escalate.
Foster a culture of safety and accountability across all IC haulers and sub-haulers in the Texas market.
Address hauler concerns and build positive working relationships that improve performance, retention, and compliance.
Investigate accidents and safety incidents; prepare accurate, thorough reports and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate post-incident drug testing decisions and work with the centralized claims team on documentation and follow-up.
Track open corrective actions and ensure timely resolution across the market.
Report safety performance KPIs to MAB’s centralized safety leadership on a regular cadence.
Support IC hauler and sub-hauler onboarding, including orientation to MAB safety policies and technology platforms (NewMile, Samsara).
Troubleshoot technology issues in the field and serve as a subject matter expert for safety and dispatch tools.
Verify driver qualification documentation for IC haulers and equipment compliance before being cleared for dispatch.
Build and maintain strong relationships with sub-haulers, fostering trust and long-term partnership in the DFW and North Texas markets.