**Transportation Safety Director** **Department:** Safety **Employment Type:** Full Time **Location:** Houston, TX **Description** **Join Our Team!** Are you passionate about Transportation Safety. At Cotton Holdings, we believe in empowering individuals, driving meaningful change, and fostering success. As a Transportation Safety Director, you’ll play a vital role in improving the safety program through collaboration with our key business leaders. **Who We Are** Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a global leader providing comprehensive solutions for property restoration, recovery, construction, and more. Whether we’re responding to natural disasters or managing large-scale development projects, our innovative team combines world-class talent with a vast inventory of company-owned assets to achieve exceptional results. Ready to be part of our dynamic, mission-driven team? Let’s get started! **What You’ll Do** As a Transportation Safety Director, you will collaborate with HSE management on the development of standards and engage with the business leaders to provide scalable and effective health and safety strategies that support current and future business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable country, state, and local laws. The Transportation Safety Director will support multiple divisions and companies and interact with key leaders to ensure Cotton’s Vehicle Safety Program and corresponding strategic initiatives are implemented and continuously improved. Here’s a snapshot of your responsibilities: + Mentoring and ensuring Subsidiaries and drivers follow U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. + Oversee all aspects of development, implementation, standardization, and management of DOT Safety Compliance. + Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding transportation safety, including, but not limited to, auditing driver qualification files and driver training programs, analyzing hours of service and addressing any exceptions, and ensuring the DOT Drug/Alcohol Program is following FMCSA. + Monitor and anticipate changes or developments in applicable DOT and OSHA regulations and proactively plan for, communicate to management, and address within the business units with minimal disruption to their respective operations. + Work with all shareholders in maintaining, updating, and implementing Cotton’s Vehicle Safety Program, including the On Road Safe Behavior Program. + Ensure company drivers are properly trained and licensed, including the development and delivery of training materials, meetings, and courses as required. + Oversee vehicle incidents and associated claims and work with risk and legal teams to mitigate losses. + Analyze vehicle incident data and work with company and business unit leadership to address trends that impact safety and compliance + Review telematics, including maintenance service records to address trends that impact safety and compliance. + Conduct internal audits to ensure DOT compliance and evaluate the compliance and effectiveness of Cotton’s On Road Safe Behavior Program + Report key compliance and safety metrics to enterprise, company, and service line leadership. + Represent the company as a subject matter expert for DOT to customers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. + Act as a liaison between FMCSA, commercial carriers, drivers, and other stakeholders, including addressing concerns, providing guidance, and facilitating communication. + Serve as point of contact for company and business unit leadership for DOT compliance. + Respond to challenges with speed, agility, and solutions. + Travel to conduct in-person meetings with key existing and prospective business partners. **What You Bring to the Table** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred) in Transportation Management, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, or a related field. + 7+ years’ experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, transportation management, or related role + Must have experience with Telematics and the ability to incorporate data into focused driven fleet safety initiatives. + Ability to communicate with drivers, management, and regulatory agencies. + Ability to develop and conduct effective health, safety, and environmental training programs and meetings. + Effectively communicate HSE goals and expectations. + Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, including hours of service, vehicle maintenance, and driver qualifications + Working knowledge of Hazmat, PHMSA, and international (Canada, Mexico) is a plus + Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations + Working knowledge of injury prevention strategies. + Certification in DOT compliance or transportation safety preferred **Our Values** At Cotton, we value **Action Orientation, Collaboration, and Accountability.** We’re seeking someone who communicates effectively, makes data-driven decisions, and thrives in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. **Ready to Apply?** Make an impact and grow with us! Apply today at www.work4cotton.com to join a team that’s transforming the safety industry. **Disclaimer:** This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested. **Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled** If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact HR (877) 511-2962 #holdings