Safety Manager (Trucking)

The Workforce Project LLC.•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is posted for one of our long-standing valued clients.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of safety leadership at a trucking company
  • A track record of measurable CSA improvement and reduced accident frequency
  • Direct experience managing a DOT compliance review or audit
  • Deep working knowledge of the FMCSRs

Nice To Haves

  • Credibility with drivers. A former CDL driver is a strong plus.
  • Intermodal or drayage experience preferred
  • TruckMate or similar TMS experience, plus telematics and camera platforms (Samsara, Lytx, Netradyne) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Full FMCSA/DOT compliance, including HOS, ELD, driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle maintenance records
  • Monitoring CSA BASIC scores, setting improvement targets, and meeting those targets
  • Accident and incident response, investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action
  • Driver coaching, in-cab and classroom training, and onboarding safety standards
  • Working with insurance carriers on loss control, claims management, and bringing premiums down
  • Readiness for DOT compliance reviews and audits
  • Working with dispatch, driver recruiting, and maintenance to enforce standards without slowing the operation
  • Building and leading the safety and compliance team

Benefits

  • corporate benefits
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