Driver Safety & Compliance Leader

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match 3%

Health and wellness discounts

Job summary

QQR Transport seeks a CDL Driver Safety Manager to own DOT and FMCSA compliance, safety policy, training, coaching, and accident investigations. You will partner with recruiting, dispatch, and operations to keep drivers and the public safe.

You will develop safety programs, conduct audits, manage incidents and claims, and drive risk reduction across the fleet while supporting a strong safety culture and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of OTR, regional, or local driving experience.
• 2+ years of transportation safety, compliance, or fleet management experience.
• Subject-matter expertise in FMCSA, DOT, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, CSA/BASIC scoring, and Hours-of-Service regulations.
• Experience with safety audits, accident investigations, and claims management.
• Experience with ELD/telematics platforms, driver qualification files, and other compliance systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day DOT and FMCSA compliance, including Hours-of-Service, ELD usage, and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Maintain and audit driver qualification files (DQFs) and medical certifications.
• Monitor CSA/SMS BASIC percentiles and drive corrective action.
• Prepare for DOT compliance reviews and FMCSA data requests.
• Oversee drug and alcohol testing per federal requirements.
• Keep safety policies and driver handbooks current with regulatory changes.
• Develop, implement, and improve company-wide safety programs and policies.
• Conduct internal safety audits, investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Manage accident reporting, claims coordination, and insurer communications.
• Monitor telematics data to identify at-risk driving behavior.
• Review DVIRs and coordinate with maintenance for inspections.
• Track and reduce preventable accident frequency through risk management.
• Deliver driver safety orientation and ongoing training.
• Conduct coaching for drivers flagged by telematics or safety events.
• Lead safety meetings and communicate campaigns to drivers.
• Coordinate driver safety road tests during onboarding and evaluation.
• Build Driver Appreciation and Awards programs.

Skills

OTR driving

Driver safety

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

QQR Transport seeks a CDL Driver Safety Manager to own DOT and FMCSA compliance, safety policy, training, coaching, and accident investigations. You will partner with recruiting, dispatch, and operations to keep drivers and the public safe.

You will develop safety programs, conduct audits, manage incidents and claims, and drive risk reduction across the fleet while supporting a strong safety culture and regulatory excellence.