Field Safety Specialist

Covenant Logisitcs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Dependent Care FSAs

Adoption assistance

EAP

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a position focused on Driver Development, Customer Root Cause Development, and Dedicated Customer Startups to keep our fleet improving and reduce driver turnover from safety terminations.

The role emphasizes training, coaching, and conducting driver assessments, with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance across multiple departments and customer sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Transportation industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learn hazmat for driver training and compliance.
• Identify training needs for Safety Department classes (Orientation, New coordinator training, Logs, Mentor, Defensive Driving, etc.).
• Investigate improvement opportunities within fleet, enterprise or industry.
• Collaborate with Operations to determine needs and improvement areas for driver safety.
• Conduct random driver checks for policy compliance, equipment, safety and pre/post trips.
• Coach drivers to improve unsafe behaviors through coaching.
• Perform remedial and ongoing in-person driver assessments.
• Execute root cause action plans and onsite driver meetings.
• Implement customer startup evaluations to improve driver safety and environment.
• Continuously improve training processes to benefit drivers daily tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Reporting

Professional demeanor

Travel to customer sites

Safety emphasis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CDL Class A

Transportation industry experience

Job description

The purpose of this position is to account for ongoing Driver Development, Customer Root Cause Development and Dedicated Customer Startups within the Dedicated Business Unit. Above all, this job is to ensure our fleet continues to improve their skills to reduce our driver turnover from Safety terminations.

Responsibilities

• Learn hazmat for driver training and compliance for reasonable suspicion assessments.
• Identify training needed for Safety Department taught classes, including but not limited to Orientation, New coordinator training, Logs, Mentor classes, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, pre/post trip, and a road evaluation.
• Investigates all possibilities for improvement within the fleet, enterprise, and industry.
• Collaborates with Operations throughout departments, to determine needs and areas of improvement and help driver Safety.
• Complete random driver checks to ensure drivers are following policies and regulations, placing equipment properly, driving safely, and completing pre/post trips.
• Effectively coach drivers by helping to improve unsafe driver behaviors through coaching.
• Perform remedial and ongoing in person driver assessments
• Executing root cause action plans, onsite driver meetings
• Implementing customer startup evaluation assessments to help our drivers be the safest fleet on the roadway and operate in the safest environment possible.
• Continuously improve training processes to help benefit the drivers in their daily tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible in problem solving
• Ability to manage all reporting functions related to the job.
• Ability to keep a professional demeanor throughout all driver assessments, Customer engagements and in person driver meetings.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and assess the environment for potential accidents and find ways to prevent them from occurring.
• Able to effectively communicate to all internal and external employees in the enterprise the importance of Safety.

Education/Experience

• Highschool degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
• Transportation Industry Experience required.

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $49,657.32-$56,485.20
• Full Pay Range: $49,657.32-$77,923.79
• Pay Grade: 8
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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