Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

Specialized Transportation Services Inc; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete medical benefits package

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialized Transportation Services is seeking a Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance to join our trucking operation on a hands-on, on-site basis in Smyrna, TN. You will manage key fleet safety and DOT/FMCSA compliance programs and work directly with professional drivers and operations staff.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of trucking safety experience, strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, and proven ability to lead safety training, driver orientation, and corrective actions to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years trucking safety experience required.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Experience with ELD/HOS compliance.
• Experience with DQFs and DOT drug & alcohol compliance.
• Experience conducting driver training, orientation and/or road testing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with drivers and operations staff.
• Experience with driver-facing cameras/telematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ELD onboarding and driver training; monitor HOS compliance, review reporting, identify violations/trends, coach drivers, and coordinate corrective action.
• Camera/Telematics: Manage driver onboarding and training; review safety events, coach drivers, and identify recurring behaviors or trends.
• Drug & Alcohol Compliance: Manage DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements, Clearinghouse compliance, random testing, and documentation.
• Driver Qualification Files: Monitor DQF compliance, including CDL, medical cards, MVRs, annual reviews, and regulatory docs.
• Driver Safety: Conduct driver orientation, road tests, safety coaching, and corrective action.
• Training: Develop and implement driver, shop, and office safety training identified by Management.
• Safety Reporting: Monitor safety performance, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Safety compliance experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

ELD/HOS compliance

DQFs & DOT drug/alcohol compliance

Driver training experience

Telematics/camera systems

Tools

ELD systems

Telematics platforms

Job description

Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

Full Time

Location: Smyrna, TN

About the Position

Specialized Transportation Services is seeking an experienced Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance to join our growing trucking operation. This is a hands-on, on-site position responsible for managing key fleet safety and compliance programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of trucking/transportation safety experience, strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements, and the ability to work directly with professional drivers and operational staff.

Key Responsibilities of Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

• ELD/HOS: Manage ELD onboarding and driver training; monitor HOS compliance, review reporting, identify violations/trends, coach drivers, and coordinate corrective action.
• Camera/Telematics: Manage driver onboarding and training; review safety events, coach drivers, and identify recurring behaviors or trends.
• Drug & Alcohol Compliance: Manage DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements, Clearinghouse compliance, random testing, and required documentation.
• Driver Qualification Files: Monitor DQF compliance, including CDL, medical cards, MVRs, annual reviews, and required regulatory documentation.
• Driver Safety: Conduct driver orientation, road tests, safety coaching, and corrective action.
• Training: Develop and implement driver, shop, and office safety training identified by Management.
• Safety Reporting: Monitor safety performance, prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety/compliance experience in trucking, transportation, or fleet operations
• Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Experience with ELD/HOS compliance
• Experience with DQFs and DOT drug & alcohol compliance
• Experience conducting driver training, orientation and/or road testing
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with professional drivers and operations personnel
• Experience with driver-facing cameras/telematics is strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits for Safety Manager – Fleet Safety & Compliance

• Competitive pay up to $75,000 based on experience
• Complete medical benefits package
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match

This is an opportunity to join a growing transportation company in a key safety leadership role with the ability to make a direct impact on driver safety, compliance, and company performance.