Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager

RXO, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Pre-tax accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO, Inc. is seeking a Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager to lead safety and compliance across our regional operations.

You will oversee safety administration teams, manage OSHA and FMCSA/DOT programs, and partner with drivers, warehouse staff, and leadership to foster a culture of safety. You will develop programs, conduct audits and investigations, maintain records, and coordinate with vendors and third‑party safety partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in transportation/logistics.
• Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR and OSHA 29 CFR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs and policies that support DOT/FMCSA and OSHA compliance across terminals, drivers, and dock operations.
• Collaborate with terminal, drivers and field leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture with measurable criteria.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations.
• Lead accident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA records, manage injury reporting, and support workers’ compensation coordination.
• Conduct audits of qualification files, accident files, roadside inspection documentation, and driver compliance records.
• Support driver qualification and compliance programs, including CDL and CSA monitoring, ELOG compliance.
• Facilitate new hire and refresher safety training for drivers, warehouse personnel, and field staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party safety and compliance vendors, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with safety reporting to leadership and customers with clear, actionable metrics.
• Assist with regulatory filings as needed.

Skills

Safety program development

OSHA compliance

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Accident investigations

Driver qualification

Training delivery

Data reporting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation or related field

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting‑edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As a Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager at RXO, you will lead safety and compliance, overseeing our regional safety and safety administration teams. We operate fixed assets and trucks across the US for a variety of customers. You’ll also work closely with our drivers, warehouse workers, and leadership team as well as third‑party vendors, terminals, and independent contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA and FMCSA/DOT requirements while leading safety programs and ensuring an overall culture of safety within the business. This is a great opportunity and a fast‑growing and exciting business within RXO.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Partner with the Safety Director to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs and policies that support DOT/FMCSA and OSHA compliance across terminals, drivers, and dock operations.
• Collaborate with terminal, drivers and field leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture while establishing measurable criteria to track and improve safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations.
• Lead and oversee accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain OSHA records, manage employee injury reporting, and support workers’ compensation coordination.
• Conduct audits of qualification files, accident files, roadside inspection documentation, and driver compliance records.
• Support driver qualification and compliance programs, including CDL and CSA monitoring, drug and alcohol program adherence, and electronic logging (ELOG) compliance.
• Facilitate new hire and refresher safety training for drivers, warehouse personnel, and field staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party safety and compliance vendors, ensuring timely data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Support customer and leadership reporting by compiling, analyzing, and communicating safety performance metrics.
• Assist with driver, vehicle, and company permitting and regulatory filings as needed.

At a Minimum, You’ll Need

• 5 years related experience in transportation/logistics.
• Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR and OSHA 29 CFR regulations.

It’d Be Great If You Also Have

• At least 3 years of safety and DOT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics and/or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations such as Injury and Reporting, ELOGs and HOS regulations.
• Proven experience identifying and resolving business problems.
• Experience developing actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results.
• Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization.
• Solid experience using a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Experience taking calculated risks and making strategic, results‑oriented decisions while accepting responsibility for the results (positive or negative).

Why Join Us

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
• Pre‑tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses.
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career and Leadership Development Programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days.

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

Ready to join our team? We would love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.