Safety Manager, Trucking & Fleet Operations (DOT Compliance)

AlphaHire•Glenwood, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a commercial trucking operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety, and reducing operational risk across an asset-based fleet. You will play a critical role in driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance
Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (required)
Experience in a trucking or logistics environment (required)
Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement
Ability to manage driver behavior and real-world safety programs
Experience developing and implementing safety policies and corrective actions
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce standards
Comfortable working on-site in a fleet/operations environment

Responsibilities

Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations (root cause + corrective action)
Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure regulatory adherence
Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans
Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
Partner with operations to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance
Track safety metrics (violations, incidents, scores) and implement improvement initiatives
Ensure all certifications and regulatory requirements are consistently met