Fleet Safety & Compliance Leader — Central Ohio

Surge Staffing; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is partnering with a Central Ohio transportation and logistics client to place a Safety & Compliance Manager on-site. You will drive DOT/regulatory compliance, fleet safety, driver qualification, and safety programs across fleet, yard, and warehouse operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, data-driven analysis of ELD/telematics, and collaboration with operations and executives to reduce risk and improve safety culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• At least 2 years of safety or compliance leadership experience.
• Experience with fleet safety and transportation regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ELD/telematics systems; Samsara preferred.
• Transportation management system experience; Ditat preferred.
• Strong OSHA and DOT safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet safety, DOT compliance, driver qualification, and regulatory programs.
• Monitor CSA scores, ISS ratings, MVR, PSP, and Clearinghouse compliance.
• Utilize ELD/telematics data to monitor driver safety and operational trends.
• Manage preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, vendor relationships, and fleet costs.
• Establish and maintain safety protocols for yard and trailer-pool operations.
• Oversee warehouse safety programs and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis, safety audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage transportation and warehouse insurance claims.
• Support customer-specific safety audits and contractual compliance requirements.
• Develop safety KPIs and provide weekly and monthly reporting to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Safety Management

Tools

Samsara

Ditat

Job description

Surge Staffing is partnering with a Central Ohio transportation and logistics client to place a Safety & Compliance Manager on-site. You will drive DOT/regulatory compliance, fleet safety, driver qualification, and safety programs across fleet, yard, and warehouse operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, data-driven analysis of ELD/telematics, and collaboration with operations and executives to reduce risk and improve safety culture.