Fleet Safety & Compliance Leader — Driver Training

FerrouSouth; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Feralloy seeks a Transportation Safety & Fleet Manager to lead cargo securement, safety compliance and fleet oversight at the Iuka, MS facility. The role emphasizes training, audits, and continuous improvement with a focus on FMCSA standards and DOT compliance.

The position involves coaching drivers, coordinating with vendors, and carrying out investigations and corrective actions. Expect ~25% travel and active safety leadership across Feralloy locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent transportation industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation, trucking, fleet ops, driver training, safety or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations and cargo securement standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of 49 CFR Part 393 and cargo securement requirements for steel transport.
• Experience conducting training, audits, coaching, and safety observations.
• Experience coordinating fleet maintenance activities and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and relation-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for steel coil, steel sheet, and flatbed cargo securement.
• Develop and deliver classroom, field, and hands-on training on cargo securement, transportation safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct load securement audits and spot inspections to ensure FMCSA compliance.
• Coach drivers using a positive, development-focused leadership approach.
• Lead new driver onboarding related to safety, securement, PPE requirements, and best practices.
• Conduct safety observations, ride-alongs, and recurring safety meetings.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and cargo securement concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, annual inspections, repairs, and equipment compliance with vendors like Penske and Ryder.
• Monitor fleet availability, coordinate roadside assistance, and support equipment breakdown response.
• Maintain training, audit, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Support DOT compliance initiatives and transportation safety programs across Feralloy operations.
• Travel ~25% to other locations for training, audits, and assessments.

Skills

Steel cargo securement

Fleet operations leadership

Driver training

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

FMCSA regulations

Accident investigation

Vendor coordination

Coaching & leadership

Education

Associate degree in Transportation

Bachelor degree in Transportation or related field

Job description

Feralloy seeks a Transportation Safety & Fleet Manager to lead cargo securement, safety compliance and fleet oversight at the Iuka, MS facility. The role emphasizes training, audits, and continuous improvement with a focus on FMCSA standards and DOT compliance.

The position involves coaching drivers, coordinating with vendors, and carrying out investigations and corrective actions. Expect ~25% travel and active safety leadership across Feralloy locations.