Director, Fleet Safety

Dollar General; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a seasoned Safety Manager to lead fleet safety, budgeting, and performance across multiple sites. You will drive KPIs, coach leaders, and ensure compliance with CSA and DOT standards while shaping a best-in-class safety culture across the organization.

Your role involves managing training programs, collaborating with drivers and maintenance teams, and delivering measurable safety outcomes with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8–10+ years in transportation or logistics, including leadership.
• Experience directing large-scale safety operations across multiple sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication, project management and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with CSA, DOT audits and safety regulations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Direct the annual Fleet Safety budget and ensure monthly targets for accidents per million miles, LTIs, and cost per mile.
• Reduce safety risk via analysis, coaching and program improvements to minimize injuries and incidents.
• Create and manage safety KPIs and scorecards for CSA scores, DOT audits and FMCSA ratings.
• Lead safety culture initiatives, oversee SMITH System Training and PDPs, with specialized training.
• Provide direct leadership to senior safety staff and oversee supervisors and regional managers.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, site leaders, fleet maintenance, manufacturers and safety tech partners.

Skills

CSA Program Knowledge

DOT/HOS Knowledge

Leadership & Coaching

Safety Policy Compliance

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

Daily Duties and Tasks

• Direct the annual Fleet Safety budget and ensure monthly targets for accidents per millionmiles,lost time injuries, and safety cost per mile are achieved.
• Reduce overall safety risk through ongoing analysis, coaching, and program improvements to minimize injuries, accidents, equipment/property damage, and adhering to the drug and alcohol policies at all times.
• Create, manage, and implement safety KPIs and scorecards ensuring best-in-class performance related to CSA scores, DOT audits, accident frequency, and overall FMCSA safety ratings.
• Lead in developing a best�in�industry safety culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance excellence, while overseeing the implementation and ongoing enhancement of SMITH System Training, Close Quarter Maneuvering training, and completion of Professional Development Plans (PDPs).

People Leadership

• Provide direct leadership to Sr.

Safety Managers and ensure Supervisors and Regional Safety Managers are held accountable for driver orientation, on the job training, accident review processes, and remedial safety training.

• Build strong working relationships with drivers, site leaders, Fleet Maintenance, tractor/trailermanufactures, and safety technology partners.
• Hiredevelopand conduct performance and development reviews for Sr.

Safety Managers

• Manage workload distribution, provide coaching, and ensure growth opportunities through structured development plans.

Technology

• Lead strategy for safety technology platforms including Safetydirect, First Advantage,WhipAround, Luma Learning,Idelic, SMITH Systems, and future partners.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, data analytics tools, and best practices to strengthen safety performance and reduce incident rates.

Ensure technology solutions are consistentlyutilizedacross the fleet and deliver measurable safety outcomes.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): What KSAs are required to perform this job?

• In-depth knowledge of Federal Motors Carriers Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, and Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Program.
• Must understand paper and electronic logs, Hours of Service, and SMITH System.
• Strong ability to lead, develop, and coach a team of people.
• Strong written communications, oral communications, project management and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically, tactically, be detail oriented, and fiscally responsible across the company portfolio.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Broad general knowledge of systems and technology related to driver management, safety, and compliance.
• Flexible work hours
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
• Up to 50% Travel

A bachelor's degree is required, with an equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Requires a minimum of 8�10+ years of professional experience, including at least five years in a leadership role within the transportation, logistics, or supply chain industry and 2�3 years directing large�scale safety operations. Experience in a multi�site transportation support environment is preferred.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.