Safety Director

HMD Trucking, Inc.; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

HMD Trucking, Inc. in the Chicagoland area is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead our safety initiative and ensure FMCSA compliance across operations. You will own safety performance, drive policy development, and oversee driver qualification programs.

You will partner with operations and recruiting to uphold safety standards, manage investigations, and develop in-cab and in-person training. A data-driven mindset and clear communicator who looks at the big picture will thrive in this

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trucking safety and FMCSA compliance of at least 3 years.
• Clear understanding of CSA, HOS, and DOT rules and regulations.
• Experience in leading safety teams and coaching programs.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials requirements and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own FMCSA compliance, CSA scores, and driver safety performance.
• Develop, lead and support safety teams and driver qualifications.
• Enforce and develop safety policies and procedures.

Skills

FMCSA compliance

Team leadership

Data-driven mindset

Hazardous materials

Job description

HMD is an industry leader in transportation, based in the Chicagoland area. We are currently looking for an experienced Safety Director to assist in the continuation of our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of FMCSA compliance, CSA Scores, and overall driver safety performance.
• Develop, lead and support a team that oversees safety compliance and driver candidate qualifications.
• Safety policy enforcement and development.
• On the road DOT violation, moving violation and accident investigation, accountability, and prevention.
• Develop and implement driver training programs, both in-cab and in-person.
• Work closely with operations and recruiting to uphold safety standards.
• Act as the point of contact for safety and compliance related platforms that are being used.
• Assist in driver progressive discipline both in person and over the phone as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in trucking safety and FMCSA compliance of at least 3 years.
• Clear understanding of CSA, HOS, and DOT rules and regulations.
• Experience in leading safety teams and coaching programs.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials requirements and certifications.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator with a data-driven, analytical, mindset that can see the big picture and has the company’s best interests in mind.

Monday – Friday 07:00 – 16:00.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Vision insurance.

Work Location: In person.

About HMD TRUCKING

We’re proud to be family-owned and driver-focused. Since 1998, HMD Trucking has built a 500+ truck fleet backed by nearly 800 professionals who value safety, transparency, and real support – not voicemail runaround. Off the clock, you’ll find us cheering for HMD Motorsports at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and serving our community at the HMD Bar & Grill in Chicago Ridge. Keep up with us and our life on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.