Safety Manager

PS Logistics•Tuscaloosa, AL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

SEL Transportation is seeking an experienced, proactive Safety Manager to lead, develop, and manage our fleet safety programs. In this role, you will be the champion of our safety culture. You will ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Safety Manager must possess deep, hands-on knowledge of cargo securement requirements, oversized/overweight regulations, and driver injury prevention (e.g., tarping and climbing safety).

Requirements

Deep, demonstrable knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to confidently present data to executives and command the respect of seasoned drivers.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including: Microsoft Teams, Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
Ability to learn and understand new software systems.
Good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone.
Customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Four year degree from an accredited college or university
1-3 years of transportation experience
2+ years experience working in a safety related position in flatbed transportation
Advanced mastery of ELD & Telematics Systems like Samsara, Motive, or Omnitracs
Experience reviewing DriveCam event-triggered video data
Daily familiarity with the FMCSA Portal, DataQs system, and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse website
Experience using onboarding platforms (e.g., Tenstreet, DriverReach)

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, hands-on audits of flatbed load securement (straps, chains, binders, and edge protectors) to ensure compliance with FMCSA Part 393.
Evaluate flatbed equipment, trailers, and Dunnage for safety gaps.
Maintain and audit Driver Qualification (DQ) files, Hours of Service (HOS) logs, and drug/alcohol testing pools (including the FMCSA Clearinghouse).
Manage the company’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores.
Lead onboarding, orientation, and continuous safety training for newly hired asset drivers.
Design specific curriculum for flatbed operations, including tarping safety, strapping/chaining techniques, and split-differential driving conditions.
Serve as the primary investigator for all accidents, road citations, and worker’s compensation claims.
Conduct root-cause analysis, document findings, and implement corrective action plans.
Review all DOT roadside inspection reports.
File DataQs challenges when inspections contain erroneous violations to protect the company’s safety rating.
Organize and lead quarterly safety meetings.
Partner with operations and dispatch to ensure that freight commitments never compromise driver safety or legal compliance.
Utilize data and software to proactively spot risks.
Audit HOS logs, track unassigned driving miles, and monitor harsh driving events (braking, acceleration, cornering) using ELD & Telematics Systems like Samsara, Motive, or Omnitracs.
Review event-triggered video data from DriveCam to conduct constructive driver coaching and determine accident exoneration.
Daily familiarity with the FMCSA Portal, DataQs system, and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse website.
Use onboarding platforms (e.g., Tenstreet, DriverReach) to review background checks, PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) records, and MVRs (Motor Vehicle Reports).
Track key safety metrics (e.g., accidents per million miles, critical event trends) and build visual training presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.