Location: Smyrna, TN
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
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.
Interested in the Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance role at STS? Learn more by sending an email to [email protected] or APPLY NOW: intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/specializedtransnd?r+IDSAF
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
