Safety Manager (Trucking)

TALENThire LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENThire LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Safety Leader to drive FMCSA/DOT compliance and safety performance across operations.

You will monitor CSA BASICs, oversee audits, develop driver training, and build a high-performing safety and compliance team to protect people and assets.

Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance and insurance partners to reduce risk and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety leadership in trucking.
• Proven CSA improvement with lower accident frequency.
• Experience managing a DOT compliance review or audit.
• Deep knowledge of FMCSRs and regulatory requirements.
• Credibility with drivers; former CDL driver is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FMCSA/DOT compliance, including audits and readiness.
• Monitor CSA BASIC scores and drive targeted improvements.
• Lead safety and compliance team; coach drivers and onboarding.
• Work with operations, dispatch and maintenance to enforce standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

CSA improvement

DOT compliance

FMCSRs knowledge

Driver credibility

CDL driver background

Tools

TruckMate or similar TMS

Samsara

Lytx

Netradyne

Job description

***This position is posted for one of our long-standing valued clients***

What You'll Own:

• Full FMCSA/DOT compliance, including HOS, ELD, driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle maintenance records
• CSA BASIC scores: monitoring them, setting improvement targets, and meeting those targets
• Accident and incident response, investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action
• Driver coaching, in-cab and classroom training, and onboarding safety standards
• Working with our insurance carriers on loss control, claims management, and bringing premiums down
• Readiness for DOT compliance reviews and audits
• Working with dispatch, driver recruiting, and maintenance to enforce standards without slowing the operation
• Building and leading the safety and compliance team

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of safety leadership at a trucking company
• A track record of measurable CSA improvement and reduced accident frequency
• Direct experience managing a DOT compliance review or audit
• Deep working knowledge of the FMCSRs
• Credibility with drivers. A former CDL driver is a strong plus.

Intermodal Or Drayage Experience Preferred

• TruckMate or similar TMS experience, plus telematics and camera platforms (Samsara, Lytx, Netradyne) a plus

Benefits

This is a full time role with corporate benefits.