Safety Coordinator – Trucking Operations
Reports To: DOT Safety & Compliance Manager
Department: Safety & Compliance
Location: Remote
Position Summary
The Safety Specialist supports the DOT Safety & Compliance Manager in executing all safety, regulatory, and compliance initiatives across the fleet. This role plays a critical part in monitoring driver performance, ensuring adherence to FMCSA regulations, reducing risk, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization. The Safety Specialist assists with driver coaching and training, telematic data reviews, hours-of-service compliance and proactive safety programs designed to improve overall fleet performance.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS), ELD alerts, unsafe driving events, and roadside inspection results.
- Review and track violations such as speeding, following too close, stop-sign violations, and other unsafe behaviors.
- Support the DOT Safety & Compliance Manager in preparing for DOT audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
- Ensure driver qualification files, medical cards, MVRs, and training records remain current and complete.
Safety Program Administration
- Conduct regular safety meetings and driver coaching sessions.
- Assist with developing and delivering training on topics such as defensive driving, HOS compliance, and company policies.
- Support implementation and execution of progressive discipline programs for safety violations.
Incident & Accident Management
- Participate in accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and documentation.
- Gather statements, photos, telematics data, and other evidence for incident files.
- Assist with claims reporting and communication with insurance partners when needed.
Telematics & Technology Oversight
- Monitor dashcam events, telematics alerts, and GPS data for unsafe driving behaviors.
- Provide coaching feedback to drivers based on video review and event analysis.
- Support rollout of new safety technologies and ensure proper driver usage.
Fleet Safety Support
- Assist drivers with ELD setup, login, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with DVIR compliance and follow-up on maintenance-related safety issues.
Qualifications
- Experience in trucking, transportation safety, or DOT compliance preferred.
- Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, HOS rules, CSA scoring, and ELD systems.
- Experience with Motive preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coach drivers effectively.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Proficiency with safety software, telematics platforms, and Microsoft/Google productivity tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Competencies
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understands DOT/FMCSA rules and applies them accurately.
- Driver Coaching: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with drivers.
- Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and proposes practical solutions.
- Accountability: Maintains accurate records and follows through on tasks.
- Safety Mindset: Promotes a culture of safety and leads by example.
Why This Role Matters
This position strengthens the company’s safety culture, reduces risk exposure, improves CSA performance, and ensures drivers receive the coaching and support needed to operate safely and professionally. The Safety Specialist is a key partner to the DOT Safety & Compliance Manager in protecting the fleet, the drivers, and the motoring public.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
