Fleet Safety Director: Trucking & Compliance Leader

IMC LOGISTICS; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC LOGISTICS is seeking a Director of Safety to lead safety and regulatory compliance across a 500-truck fleet. You will drive policy implementation, training, and risk management to protect drivers and company assets.

Responsibilities include ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance, overseeing investigations, and leveraging telematics for performance improvements. Travel to multiple terminals will be required, with a strong focus on a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, transportation, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in senior safety leadership with professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in trucking safety, transportation compliance, fleet risk management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs for a large commercial trucking fleet; 300+ trucks strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, driver qualification requirements, hours-of-service compliance, and commercial vehicle safety.
• Experience with accident investigations, claims management, regulatory audits, and corrective action programs.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and implement measurable performance improvements.
• Experience with ELDs, fleet telematics, safety monitoring systems, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide safety policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state regulations, hours-of-service, ELDs, driver qualification files, CDL requirements, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Monitor CSA performance, roadside inspections, regulatory changes, and compliance trends; coordinate audits and corrective actions.
• Oversee driver onboarding, qualification, orientation, safety training, coaching, and performance management.
• Utilize telematics and safety technologies to identify risk and improve driver performance.
• Lead accident investigations, incident reporting, and root-cause analysis; coordinate with claims.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across locations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field

Job description

IMC LOGISTICS is seeking a Director of Safety to lead safety and regulatory compliance across a 500-truck fleet. You will drive policy implementation, training, and risk management to protect drivers and company assets.

Responsibilities include ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance, overseeing investigations, and leveraging telematics for performance improvements. Travel to multiple terminals will be required, with a strong focus on a proactive safety culture.