Head of Transportation Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Delgado Logistics LLC; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Delgado Logistics LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Safety to lead, develop, and oversee all safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs across our transportation and fleet operations.

In this leadership role you will foster a proactive safety-first culture, ensure strict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations, and reduce accident frequency and severity to protect drivers, equipment, and brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management in transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and compliance programs.
• Ability to implement safety programs and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safety Strategy & Culture: design and improve safety policies and risk mitigation.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations incl. DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, EPA.
• Driver Recruiting, Onboarding & Training: work with HR to enforce driver qualification standards and training.
• Incident Investigation & Claims Management: lead root-cause investigations and coordinate with insurers and legal.
• Audits & Recordkeeping: maintain DQFs, maintenance records, and accident registers; coordinate audits.
• Safety Technology & Data Analytics: leverage telematics and safety software to monitor behavior and deliver metrics.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Driver training

Job description

Delgado Logistics LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Safety to lead, develop, and oversee all safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs across our transportation and fleet operations.

In this leadership role you will foster a proactive safety-first culture, ensure strict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations, and reduce accident frequency and severity to protect drivers, equipment, and brand reputation.