Fleet Safety Manager

Legacy Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking a Fleet Safety Manager to lead the safety program for its regional trucking operations. You will report to the President and build the safety system from the ground up, ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of safety across the organization.

Responsibilities include policy development, driver coaching, incident investigations, audits, and performance metric reviews. A Bachelor's in Safety is required with strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Safety Management required.
• Minimum 2 years in transportation industry experience.
• FMCSA, OSHA and transportation safety knowledge required.
• Excellent communication, coaching and organizational skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in office software and routing/safety industry software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Coach and train drivers, ops staff and managers on regulations.
• Investigate accidents, perform root cause analyses, implement actions.
• Lead safety audits, inspections and risk management processes.
• Provide hands-on training for vehicle inspections, load securement and maneuvers.
• Oversee driver qualifications, hours of service and DOT drug/alcohol compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance vendors to uphold vehicle standards.
• Interface with insurance carriers and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct weekly incident reviews and monthly safety meetings; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Safety Management

Tools

Office software

Routing safety software

Job description

Are you passionate about safety and ready to make a significant impact in a growing company? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Fleet Safety Manager to lead and establish a culture of safety across our client's regional trucking operations. With a rapidly expanding business, this is a critical role reporting directly to the President. As our client's first dedicated Safety Manager, youll have the unique opportunity to build and oversee their entire safety system.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce comprehensive safety policies and procedures to mitigate safety risks.
• Conduct ongoing coaching and training for drivers, operations staff, and managers, ensuring compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Investigate accidents/incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk management processes.
• Provide hands-on training to drivers for vehicle inspections, load securement, and close-quarter maneuvering.
• Maintain oversight of driver qualifications, hours of service, and DOT drug/alcohol compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance vendors to ensure vehicle maintenance standards are upheld.
• Interface with insurance carriers and ensure regulatory compliance for transportation and workplace safety.
• Conduct weekly safety incident reviews, monthly safety meetings, and monitor key performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of transportation industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Safety Management required
• Valid Class B CDL preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation safety laws.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in office software and standard routing/safety industry software.