Fleet Safety Leader: Data-Driven Driver Excellence

Southland Industries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

Annual bonus

Life and disability

Flexible spending

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Fleet Safety Manager to lead the company-wide fleet safety program across service vehicles, delivery trucks, and project equipment. The role emphasizes proactive, data-driven approaches to reducing incidents and improving driver performance through telematics and leadership accountability.

You will collaborate with Operations, Safety, Fleet Services, Risk Management and HR to embed safe driving into daily work, deliver training, and drive KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in fleet safety, transportation, or safety management.
• Knowledge of driver safety practices and telematics systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company-wide fleet safety program.
• Own telematics systems and analyze driver behavior trends.
• Develop driver scorecard and accountability programs.
• Deliver driver safety training and ensure compliance.
• Develop and drive recognition program.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and enforce fleet safety policies in partnership with local Division/Field Ops teams.
• Partner with fleet teams to ensure safe vehicle operation.
• Track and report safety KPIs to leadership.
• Collaborate across operations, safety, HR and Risk Management.

Skills

Fleet safety experience

Telematics knowledge

Driver training

Education

Safety certifications (CSP or CHST)

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Fleet Safety Manager to lead the company-wide fleet safety program across service vehicles, delivery trucks, and project equipment. The role emphasizes proactive, data-driven approaches to reducing incidents and improving driver performance through telematics and leadership accountability.

You will collaborate with Operations, Safety, Fleet Services, Risk Management and HR to embed safe driving into daily work, deliver training, and drive KPIs.