Fleet & Safety Leader: Compliance, Training & Risk

West Michigan International / K&R Truck Sales; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA available

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401K with company match

PTO

Sick Time

Job summary

West Michigan International / K&R Truck Sales in Grand Rapids is seeking a Fleet and Safety Manager to lead our safety-focused fleet operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and best-in-class performance across locations.

You will oversee driver qualification, training, Drug/Alcohol testing programs, accident investigations, and vehicle registrations, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 75% regionally.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of company drivers, including recruitment, onboarding, driver qualification file administration, performance management, and terminations.
• Ensure all drivers receive required safety, compliance, and operational training in accordance with company policies and DOT regulations.
• Manage the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including consortium management, random testing, post-accident testing, and compliance reporting.
• Conduct thorough vehicle accident investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Administer crane and forklift certification programs, including training coordination, compliance tracking, and maintenance of records.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations across company locations, including driver qualification, vehicle inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Manage company vehicle registration and insurance programs, ensuring all vehicles maintain current documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with operational leadership to promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout fleet operations.
• Participate in emergency planning and response activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate fleet safety risks through proactive monitoring, policy development, driver coaching, and corrective action plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

People management

Driver qualification knowledge

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Willingness to travel

Job description

West Michigan International / K&R Truck Sales in Grand Rapids is seeking a Fleet and Safety Manager to lead our safety-focused fleet operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and best-in-class performance across locations.

You will oversee driver qualification, training, Drug/Alcohol testing programs, accident investigations, and vehicle registrations, driving a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.