Fleet Safety Manager

Ahmpnet; Louisiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits seeks a Fleet Safety Specialist to ensure DOT compliance and safe operation of a delivery fleet. You will collaborate with leadership to enforce policies, train drivers, and manage incident investigations across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in FMCSR, annual training, and data-driven safety improvements, with excellent communication and organizational skills. The role requires 25% travel and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Certified Transportation Professional certification within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire).
• Smith System Driving Instructor course within six months of hire.
• STS (Safety Trained Supervisor) certification within two years of hire.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSR requirements for driver qualification, hours-of-service, drug/alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.
• Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transportation associates understand and follow policies.
• Investigate and report vehicle collisions per policy.
• Train transportation associates on incident reporting procedures.
• Assign vehicle investigations to field personnel.
• Review investigation findings for accuracy and preventability; apply corrective actions.
• Create and implement Vehicle Collision Review Committees.
• Train supervisors on Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark, DataSense.
• Monitor ELD and DVIR for FMCSR compliance.
• Track fleet metrics to identify improvements and KPI performance.
• Oversee monthly fleet safety trainings and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with EHS Manager on fleet safety projects.
• Conduct DOT regulatory training (driver qualifications, hours-of-service, DVIR, drug/alcohol).
• Ride-alongs with drivers to teach safe driving.
• Ensure CMV operators are qualified with proper records.
• Perform on-site safety audits and driver record audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Respond to internal/external inquiries in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT Compliance

Certified Transportation Professional

OSHA 30-Hour

Smith System Instructor

STS Certification

Driver’s License

FMCSR Knowledge

Regulatory Interpretation

Verbal & Written Skills

Organization & Time Mgmt

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Responsible for collaborating with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure complete safety compliance for a delivery fleet of small volume, scope, and complexity. This role must also ensure all logistics (transportation) associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures all transportation associates understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
• Investigates and reports all vehicle collisions in a timely manner and according to SGWS policy
• Trains all transportation associates on proper vehicle incident reporting procedures
• Assigns vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel
• Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected SGWS locations
• Trains transportation supervisors on effectively using the following applications: Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller’s DataSense
• Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies
• Tracking fleet metrics to identify areas needing improvement and areas meeting/exceeding business goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees monthly fleet safety training or meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
• Provides initial fleet safety training and maintain annual refresher training records and files
• Collaborates with EHS Manager on researching, initiating, and promoting fleet safety projects
• Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing
• Conducts ride-alongs with poor performing drivers and instructs on safe driving behaviors
• Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Conducts regular on-site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits
• Exhibits high-level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential information
• Responds to emails, calls, or requests from internal customers and vendors in an acceptable timeframe
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree preferred)
• Complete “Certified Transportation Professional” certification (within 12 months of hire)
• OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available*)
• Complete “Smith System Driving Instructor” course (within six months of hire)
• Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certified by ASSP (within two years of hire)
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Strong knowledge of FMCSR’s requirements pertaining to driver qualification files, hour-of-service, drug/alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
• Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact within all levels of the organization
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, follow-through, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
• 25% travel required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affianative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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