Safety Manager

USAL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive team culture

Job summary

USAL is seeking a Safety Manager in Houston, Texas to lead the transportation safety and regulatory compliance programs. The role includes ensuring compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations, conducting accident investigations, and overseeing safety training. Candidates should have 7-9 years of progressive safety leadership experience in commercial trucking or logistics and a Bachelor's Degree. USAL offers competitive benefits and focuses on fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in safety leadership in trucking or logistics environments.
• 8-10+ years of experience in transportation safety and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA standards.
• Conduct accident investigations and oversee safety training.

Skills

Safety leadership experience

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

Day in the Life

The Safety Manager is responsible for the operational leadership and oversight of the company's transportation safety and regulatory compliance programs. This role ensures full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing commercial motor vehicle operations and workplace safety. Reporting to the Director of Risk Management, the Safety Manager oversees driver compliance programs, accident investigation processes, OSHA compliance standards, and audit readiness initiatives. This position plays a critical role in protecting the organization's operating authority, reducing liability exposure, and strengthening overall safety performance across commercial transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of transportation safety and regulatory compliance programs in alignment with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with driver qualification file (DQF) standards, hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, drug and alcohol testing programs, CSA performance metrics, and FMCSA reporting requirements.
• Oversee monitoring systems to ensure compliance with ELD requirements, driver documentation, vehicle inspections, and maintenance regulatory standards.
• Interpret regulatory changes and implement policy updates to maintain compliance with federal and state transportation and workplace safety laws.
• Direct accident and incident investigation processes, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, accurate documentation, timely reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee OSHA compliance programs, including injury and illness recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs), hazard communication, workplace inspections, safety training, and regulatory response management.
• Lead preparation efforts for DOT audits, OSHA inspections, and other regulatory reviews; serve as primary contact during audits in coordination with the Director of Risk Management.
• Analyze safety performance data, CSA scores, incident trends, and claims data to identify systemic risks and implement data-driven mitigation strategies.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claim coordination and return-to-work initiatives in partnership with Risk and third-party administrators.
• Establish and enforce standards for chargeability determinations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and documentation integrity across incident review panels.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Legal to ensure regulatory alignment and proactive risk mitigation.
• Assigning and overseeing regulatory compliance activities, investigations, audits, and reporting functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to federal and company standards.
• Reviewing and approving investigative findings, corrective action plans, and regulatory documentation to ensure consistency and defensibility.
• Monitoring team performance metrics related to driver compliance, audit readiness, incident reporting, and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Conducting performance evaluations, providing ongoing coaching, and ensuring team members maintain current knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Ensuring consistent application of company safety policies, chargeability determinations, and regulatory procedures across the team.
• Supporting staff development, training, and succession planning to maintain a high‑performing compliance-focused safety department.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university (Preferred).
• 7-9 years progressive safety leadership experience within commercial trucking or logistics environments, with extensive knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance requirements, commercial driver oversight, and OSHA standards, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required).
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in transportation safety and regulatory compliance within commercial trucking, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Extensive working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, including driver qualification files, hours‑of‑service compliance, drug & alcohol clearinghouse requirements, CSA scoring and intervention processes, ELD compliance.
• Significant OSHA compliance expertise, including recordkeeping, workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and regulatory response.
• Demonstrated experience leading DOT audits and OSHA inspections.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and regulatory interpretation skills.
• Proven leadership experience supervising safety or compliance personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with regulatory agencies and executive leadership.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (Preferred).

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.