Fleet Safety Leader: DOT Compliance & Training

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in Texas seeks a Fleet Safety and DOT Compliance professional to partner with Operations Leadership and Logistics to ensure full safety compliance for a complex delivery fleet. The role guarantees that transportation associates meet DOT and CMV criteria.

You will lead training on incident reporting, monitor FMCSR compliance, and drive safety initiatives across SGWS locations, including audits, record-keeping, and collaboration on safety projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DOT compliance or related field.
• Certified Transportation Professional within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification (or within 60 days).
• Smith System Driving Instructor within six months.
• STS Safety Trained Supervisor within two years.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge of FMCSR requirements for driver qualification and hours-of-service.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transportation associates follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Investigate and report vehicle collisions per SGWS policy.
• Train transportation staff on incident reporting procedures.
• Assign vehicle investigations to field personnel.
• Review investigations for accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Create Vehicle Collision Review Committees at SGWS locations.
• Train supervisors on Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark, and DataSense.
• Monitor ELD and EDVIR for FMCSR compliance.
• Oversee monthly fleet safety training and maintain records.
• Collaborate on fleet safety projects with EHS Manager.
• Conduct DOT regulatory training on driver qualifications, hours-of-service, DVIR, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Ride-alongs to reinforce safe driving practices.
• Ensure CMV-qualified drivers have required records.
• Conduct on-site vehicle safety inspections and driver record audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to internal requests in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT Compliance

Safety Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree

Certified Transportation Professional (CTP)

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Smith System Driving Instructor

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification

Valid state driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in Texas seeks a Fleet Safety and DOT Compliance professional to partner with Operations Leadership and Logistics to ensure full safety compliance for a complex delivery fleet. The role guarantees that transportation associates meet DOT and CMV criteria.

You will lead training on incident reporting, monitor FMCSR compliance, and drive safety initiatives across SGWS locations, including audits, record-keeping, and collaboration on safety projects.