Director of Safety, Risk & Compliance (Transportation)

Martin Transportation Systems Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Martin Transportation Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Safety, Risk & Compliance to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives across our family of companies, including Martin Transportation Systems, Bay Logistics, and Keenan Marina. This position partners with ownership and leadership to strengthen our safety culture and regulatory readiness.

The role is based in Byron Center, Michigan with travel across the United States and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, Transportation, Business, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible safety, compliance, or risk-management experience.
• Significant safety leadership experience in transportation, trucking, or logistics.
• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, accident investigation, and risk management.
• Experience as corporate representative in Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.
• Strong leadership, communication, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives across multiple business units.
• Oversee FMCSA, DOT, OSHA compliance and enterprise risk management.
• Manage insurance claims, loss prevention, auto liability, and cargo claims.
• Serve as the company’s designated corporate representative in Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.
• Develop and implement safety policies, programs, and performance standards.
• Monitor regulatory readiness and coordinate audits, investigations, and legal proceedings.
• Lead investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and crisis response.
• Provide safety training and leadership development across the organization.
• Utilize technology, reporting tools, and data analytics to improve safety performance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Leadership & communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Martin Transportation Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Safety, Risk & Compliance to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives across our family of companies, including Martin Transportation Systems, Bay Logistics, and Keenan Marina. This position partners with ownership and leadership to strengthen our safety culture and regulatory readiness.

The role is based in Byron Center, Michigan with travel across the United States and Canada.