Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Provide leadership to direct reports, including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developmentSupport a culture of safety throughout the organization by developing driver safety programs to ensure adherence to FMCSA regulations, accident prevention, safety campaigns, and driver and manager accountabilityOversee and manage all aspects of DOT compliance, including driver qualification, inspection, and audits, ensuring that all drivers are following Federal Department of Transportation Compliance and training guidelinesAnalyze data from various platforms such as FMCSA, Lytx, and Tenstreet, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improving safety and regulatory proceduresManage the company’s DOT random drug and alcohol programWorks closely with Driver Recruiting and is responsible for minimum safety-related hiring criteria associated with driver screeningReview accident reports, conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis, follow-up, and leverage learning across the organizationActively participates in committees and associations related to accidents, injury, and emergency response programsManage Geo Tab data and use it for coaching, and evaluating driver safety performance while working collaboratively with operationsAdditional responsibilities as assigned Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Qualifications:  Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation/Logistics, Business, or related technical field, preferredCertified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred

Qualifications:  Experience

10+ years of safety experience; transportation industry required (associate safety, distribution, logistics and DOT/OSHA regulatory complianceClass A CDL, tanker and hazmat endorsement (fully qualified status with Solar Transport) or related experience and knowledge – Preferred, not requiredExperience in training in the transportation industry preferredRegulatory knowledge or Driver Qualifications, Hazardous Material regulations, equipment requirements, or the ability to use PHMSA & FMCSA reference materials

Qualifications:  Competencies

Demonstrated strong written & verbal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organizationDemonstrated success in linking corporate strategy to the development of leadership strategies & programsUnderstanding of the organization’s strengths and weaknesses as compared to competitorsKnowledge of industry and market trends affecting the organization’s competitivenessBuilds effective and diverse teams by creating a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting understanding, and treating employees equitably and respectfully

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.