Fleet Safety & Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Transportation Safety/Fleet Manager to supervise the safety and maintenance program, ensuring CDL drivers and equipment meet regulatory requirements through ongoing training, audits, and inspections.

The role manages driver training files, DOT driver qualifications, and all equipment DOT/maintenance records, coordinating onboarding, maintenance activities, and safety initiatives across the fleet.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience maintaining Fleet DOT compliance.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA Driver Regulations.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA equipment Maintenance/preventative Maintenance regulation.
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's/Associate's degree and 2-4 years of transportation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Driving experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and/or oversee yearly safety training for all CDL drivers.
• Coordinate all CDL drivers onboarding assuring compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Oversee truck/trailer maintenance, to include onsite maintenance team and offsite repairs.
• Monitor the vehicle maintenance program to ensure compliance with the FMCSR and applicable laws.
• Conduct accident/incident investigation, determine the root cause of the issue, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Work alongside the Transportation Manager to conduct ongoing driver training and enforce all government regulations, best practices, and company standards.
• Monitor inventory of all oils, lubricants, and Diesel Exhaust Fuel (DEF).
• Maintain proper truck/trailer tire program.
• Conduct recurring audits to ensure all equipment stays in safe, working condition.
• Ensure maintenance shop is a safe and clean work environment.
• Order maintenance parts, equipment and lubricants as needed.
• Perform DOT Driver/Equipment Safety Audits.
• Interpret, train, and consistently enforce company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to DOT, recordkeeping, OSHA, food safety, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fleet DOT compliance

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree in transportation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Transportation Safety/Fleet Manager to supervise the safety and maintenance program, ensuring CDL drivers and equipment meet regulatory requirements through ongoing training, audits, and inspections.

The role manages driver training files, DOT driver qualifications, and all equipment DOT/maintenance records, coordinating onboarding, maintenance activities, and safety initiatives across the fleet.