DOT Safety Manager

Stefanini North America and APAC; Palmer Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group in Palmer, Texas, seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead safety and regulatory programs for commercial and autonomous transportation operations across North America.

You will work with Operations, Engineering, HR, and external stakeholders to ensure safety governance, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation safety, compliance, fleet operations, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA Regulations, Driver Qualification, Hours-of-Service, and maintenance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety and compliance programs.
• Interpret and apply FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state regulations.
• Monitor compliance through audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory audits, investigations, and inspections.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Audit planning

Communication

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Transportation/Safety/Logistics/Engineering

Tools

Geotab

Samsara

Motive

Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a DOT Safety Manager

Call: [phone] / Email: [email protected]

Work Location: 8050 N I-45 Service Road, Palmer, TX 75152

Location: Palmer, Texas area

Safety & Compliance Manager

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to help shape the future of safe, compliant, and autonomous transportation. The client is developing innovative transportation solutions that combine the proven principles of commercial motor vehicle safety with next-generation autonomous technology.

Our client is a stand-alone operating company focused on the safe deployment and operation of autonomous transportation solutions across North America. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager who will play a critical role in supporting operational readiness, regulatory compliance, safety governance, and continuous improvement throughout our organization.

The Safety & Compliance Manager serves as a key leader within the Safety Department and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of safety and compliance programs supporting both commercial motor vehicle operations and autonomous transportation operations.

This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Uptime, Human Resources, Customer Success, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety and compliance programs supporting company operations.
• Interpret and apply FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state regulations.
• Monitor organizational compliance through audits, inspections, observations, and performance reviews.
• Maintain oversight of Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), Hours-of-Service compliance, vehicle records, accident registers, drug and alcohol program requirements, and maintenance compliance documentation.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory audits, investigations, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor industry regulatory developments and recommend changes to company programs and procedures as required.

Operational Safety & Autonomous Transportation

• Participate in Operational Safety Assessments (OSAs), Safety Compliance Reviews (SCRs), and operational readiness reviews for new routes, facilities, and transportation deployments.
• Support the development, maintenance, review, and validation of Operational Safety Case evidence and assurance activities.
• Evaluate operational hazards and risks associated with autonomous transportation operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support launch-readiness reviews and operational change-management activities.
• Coordinate safety interfaces between operational teams, engineering organizations, technology partners, and third-party service providers.
• Assist with investigations involving autonomous vehicle operations, system interventions, operational anomalies, and safety-related incidents

Governance, Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead internal compliance audits and operational safety assessments.
• Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and track resolution of findings.
• Analyze compliance trends, performance metrics, incidents, inspections, audits, and operational observations.
• Conduct periodic management reviews of program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across safety and compliance programs.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries regarding safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Incident Response & Investigation

• Participate in incident management, emergency response, and crisis-management activities.
• Lead or support investigations involving vehicle incidents, injuries, property damage, regulatory events, and operational disruptions.
• Coordinate root-cause analyses and corrective action development.
• Maintain OSHA reporting and injury recordkeeping requirements.
• Ensure proper evidence preservation, documentation, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements

Training & Personnel Qualification

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness training programs.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation.
• Administer learning management systems and training portals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to operations personnel, drivers, field technicians, dispatch personnel, and other stakeholders regarding safety and compliance requirements.
• Ensure qualification, authorization, onboarding, and recurrent training requirements are maintained for operational personnel.

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain controlled safety and compliance documentation, including manuals, policies, procedures, forms, standards, and records.
• Support document control processes and audit readiness initiatives.
• Ensure safety and compliance records are accurate, secure, traceable, and retained in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of operational safety manuals, transportation compliance manuals, and related governance documentation.

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with regulatory agencies, law enforcement organizations, industry associations, and customers.
• Assist with roadside inspection review programs and regulatory correspondence.
• Participate in industry forums, working groups, and collaborative initiatives supporting transportation safety and autonomous vehicle deployment.
• Foster productive relationships with enforcement and regulatory stakeholders to support safe and compliant operations.

Job Requirements

Details:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Supply Chain, Safety, Logistics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation safety, compliance, fleet operations, risk management, law enforcement, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• FMCSA Regulations
• Driver Qualification Requirements
• Hours-of-Service Rules
• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs
• Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs
• Accident Investigation Processes
• OSHA Reporting Requirements
• Demonstrated experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting autonomous vehicle operations, advanced transportation technologies, robotics, or emerging mobility solutions.
• Prior experience as a Safety Director, Compliance Manager, Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer, Commercial Vehicle Inspector, Law Enforcement Officer, or related transportation leadership role.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), Operational Risk Management, CAPA programs, and Safety Case methodologies.
• Experience with telematics and fleet-management systems such as Geotab, Samsara, Motive, Lytx, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, manuals, and controlled documentation.
• Professional certifications such as CDS, CSP, ASP, CSHO, CHMM, or equivalent are a plus.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.