Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

Full Time

Location: Smyrna, TN

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

About the Position

Specialized Transportation Services is seeking an experienced Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance to join our growing trucking operation. This is a hands-on, on-site position responsible for managing key fleet safety and compliance programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of trucking/transportation safety experience, strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements, and the ability to work directly with professional drivers and operational staff.

Key Responsibilities of Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

• ELD/HOS: Manage ELD onboarding and driver training; monitor HOS compliance, review reporting, identify violations/trends, coach drivers, and coordinate corrective action.
• Camera/Telematics: Manage driver onboarding and training; review safety events, coach drivers, and identify recurring behaviors or trends.
• Drug & Alcohol Compliance: Manage DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements, Clearinghouse compliance, random testing, and required documentation.
• Driver Qualification Files: Monitor DQF compliance, including CDL, medical cards, MVRs, annual reviews, and required regulatory documentation.
• Driver Safety: Conduct driver orientation, road tests, safety coaching, and corrective action.
• Training: Develop and implement driver, shop, and office safety training identified by Management.
• Safety Reporting: Monitor safety performance, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety/compliance experience in trucking, transportation, or fleet operations
• Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Experience with ELD/HOS compliance
• Experience with DQFs and DOT drug & alcohol compliance
• Experience conducting driver training, orientation and/or road testing
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with professional drivers and operations personnel
• Experience with driver-facing cameras/telematics is strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits for Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

• Competitive pay up to $75,000 based on experience
• Complete medical benefits package
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match

This is an opportunity to join a growing transportation company in a key safety leadership role with the ability to make a direct impact on driver safety, compliance, and company performance.

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