Safety/Driver Relations Coordinator

Carter LOGISTEED Logistics; Andersonville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. seeks a Safety/Driver Relations Coordinator in Andersonville, TN to oversee driver onboarding and training programs to retain safe, professional drivers.

The role requires coordinating local orientation, coaching drivers, and assisting with safety investigations, while serving as a liaison to Knoxville drivers and corporate Safety teams. A High School diploma is required, and trucking/logistics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Trucking or Logistics experience preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate local driver orientation and onboarding.
• Assist Safety with daily tasks; coach drivers using SmartDrive events and document counseling.
• Assist with safety incidents investigations and root cause analysis; report to HQ.
• Act as local Driver Relations liaison for Knoxville drivers and coordinate with corporate Driver Relations.

Skills

Trucking/Logistics experience

Coaching drivers

Driver onboarding

Safety documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Samsara HOS

SmartDrive

Job description

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Safety/Driver Relations Coordinator

Safety Full Time Professional Andersonville, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2181

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Job Description: Safety/Driver Relations Coordinator

Department: Safety Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Director of Safety

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure that Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc has an effective driver onboarding and training program through which the company can retain safe and professional drivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and facilitate local driver orientation.
  • Create a positive first impression of Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. for newly hired drivers.
  • Set up technology for hosting weekly orientation class.
  • Manage orientation paperwork completion and communicate back to the orientation group.
  • Answer driver questions or communicate with specific departments for answers to inquiries.
• Assist the Safety Department with daily tasks.
  • Monitor triggered SmartDrive event videos, counseling drivers on unsafe behaviors and documenting the counseling.
    • Coordinator should conduct a minimum of 25 coaching events per week.
    • Coaching can and should include positive phone calls to drivers with low scores.
    • Coordinator will update driver counseling record daily.
    • Coordinator will assist Director of Safety in virtual coaching sessions.
  • Assist with Samsara HOS edits when required.
    • Conduct accident/injury investigations and report them to corporate headquarters.
    • Complete safety incident root cause analysis and provide corrective action recommendations.
    • Provide ongoing additional driver training for new drivers and remedial training as necessary.
• Act as local Driver Relations representative for Knoxville Drivers
  • Coordinator will be a liaison between the drivers and local and corporate management on any issue the drivers may experience.
  • Coordinator will make 3-5 outbound check-in calls a week to Knoxville drivers (can be combined with positive coaching calls sometimes).
  • Coordinator will maintain communication with corporate Driver Relations team on check-in calls and any issues that arise.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Trucking or Logistics Experience Preferred.
• CDL Preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic computer and Microsoft product skills required.

At Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC.

Job Description: Safety/Driver Relations Coordinator

Department: Safety Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Director of Safety

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure that Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc has an effective driver onboarding and training program through which the company can retain safe and professional drivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and facilitate local driver orientation.
  • Create a positive first impression of Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. for newly hired drivers.
  • Set up technology for hosting weekly orientation class.
  • Manage orientation paperwork completion and communicate back to the orientation group.
  • Answer driver questions or communicate with specific departments for answers to inquiries.
• Assist the Safety Department with daily tasks.
  • Monitor triggered SmartDrive event videos, counseling drivers on unsafe behaviors and documenting the counseling.
    • Coordinator should conduct a minimum of 25 coaching events per week.
    • Coaching can and should include positive phone calls to drivers with low scores.
    • Coordinator will update driver counseling record daily.
    • Coordinator will assist Director of Safety in virtual coaching sessions.
  • Assist with Samsara HOS edits when required.
    • Conduct accident/injury investigations and report them to corporate headquarters.
    • Complete safety incident root cause analysis and provide corrective action recommendations.
    • Provide ongoing additional driver training for new drivers and remedial training as necessary.
• Act as local Driver Relations representative for Knoxville Drivers
  • Coordinator will be a liaison between the drivers and local and corporate management on any issue the drivers may experience.
  • Coordinator will make 3-5 outbound check-in calls a week to Knoxville drivers (can be combined with positive coaching calls sometimes).
  • Coordinator will maintain communication with corporate Driver Relations team on check-in calls and any issues that arise.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Trucking or Logistics Experience Preferred.
• CDL Preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic computer and Microsoft product skills required.

At Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc. | Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | After hours and Weekends as Needed.