Fleet Safety Manager

Eagle-Systems,-Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Eagle Systems, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Safety Manager to oversee driver safety and regulatory compliance across our transportation network. The role requires collaboration with Terminal Managers, dispatch, and leadership to foster a proactive safety culture and improve CSA scores.

The position is in-office in Winchester, VA, with up to 30% travel for audits, coaching, and inspections; requires knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and experience with telematics platforms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, safety rules and DOT preventable maintenance.
• Experience working with owner-operator drivers.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Experience with telematics and inspections/audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee driver safety and regulatory compliance across the transportation network.
• Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance to prevent violations.
• Coordinate onboarding safety training for drivers and Independent Contractors.
• Develop and deploy Maintenance Programs for Independent Contractors and perform tractor inspections.
• Collaborate with Terminal Managers, dispatch and leadership to improve CSA scores.

Skills

Driver safety

Communication

Technology skills

Independent work

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Tools

Samsara

Tenstreet

Fleet management software

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Eagle Systems, Inc. is an intermodal drayage company safely performing container moves in and out of ports and rail yards throughout the United States. Operating twenty terminals, the company has built an impressive reputation by providing quality drayage services with exceptional resources and personnel. Eagle Systems utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve visibility and efficiencies to meet or exceed our client’s expectations and requirements. We stand ready, willing, and able to meet the ongoing challenges in an ever-changing industry. Eagle Systems Inc is seeking an addition to our team who possesses strong communication, strong technology skills and enjoys a fast paced environment.

The Fleet Safety Manager will oversee driver safety and regulatory compliance across our transportation network. This role will ensure drivers and commercial vehicles meet or exceed Department of Transportation (DOT), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Eagle Systems, Inc. standards.

This position will collaborate closely with Terminal Managers, dispatch, and leadership to foster a proactive culture of safety and optimize regional CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores.

Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

• Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance to prevent violations and manage duty-hour limits.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with major ELD/Telematics platforms (e.g., Samsara, Tenstreet) and fleet management software.

Safety Training & Driver Development

• Follow-up on onboarding safety training for all new commercial drivers within the assigned region.
• Conduct onsite Terminal safety workshops with ICs and DFICs.
• Review telematics (Samsara) to identify and coach Terminal Staff and Independent Contractors against unsafe driving behaviors (e.g., speeding, harsh braking, distracted driving).
• Evaluation of Telematic Alert Programs
• Assigning Training and follow up

Maintenance Compliance

• Development and deployment of Maintenance Program for Independent Contractors
• Periodic Terminal Visits with Tractor Inspections

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Ports and Railroads
• Knowledge of FMCSA Regulations, safety rules and DOT preventable truck maintenance
• Experience working with owner operator drivers
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of logs related to commercial/intermodal carriers
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required
• Has experience training and/or conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections and has been inspected at the scale or roadside by commercial motor vehicle inspectors.
• Experience with chassis and familiar with ports and rail yards is preferred, but not required.
• Coaching and training CDL holders with applicable safety rules and regulations as outlined by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations for vehicle compliance.
• Experience with electronic logging devices required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with different levels of management and team members within Eagle Systems.
• Have a safety-first mindset.
• Computer skills-must be confident utilizing the Google suite of products (docs, sheets, Gmail, etc) and Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivated and can work effectively with minimal supervision.

Full benefits package including medical insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Program and fitness reimbursement.

Hours: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Annual Salary of $65-$75k depending upon experience

Location: This position will be in-office based and require travel up to 30% for Terminal visits and audits, driver coaching and terminal truck walk-around inspections.

Equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and people with disabilities.