Safety Supervisor

CRST The Transportation Solution; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Safety Supervisor to lead our safety programs within the Flatbed Solutions unit. You will partner with independent contractors, agents, and operations teams to promote safe, compliant operations and to deliver training, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on coaching, inspections, and field assessments to identify risks and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in transportation safety, fleet operations, regulatory compliance, training, or a related field.
• Experience in open deck load securement and with permitted over-dimensional size and weight freight.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation safety requirements.
• Ability to review safety information, identify risks, document findings, and follow up.
• Ability to deliver training and work with independent contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety orientation and recurring training for independent contractors, agents, trainers, and support teams.
• Review inspections, incidents, and safety information to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate safety, regulatory, contractual, and operating requirements while coordinating follow-up activities.
• Conduct safety observations, ride-alongs, operating evaluations, and field assessments.
• Inspect equipment, loads, freight securement, yards, facilities, and operational areas for safety concerns.
• Maintain training, inspection, qualification, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, independent contractors, agents, and support teams to promote consistent safety practices.
• Recommend practical improvements to training, communication, equipment, and operating practices based on safety findings.
• Review and provide guidance on open deck cargo securement and permitted over-dimensional loads.

Skills

Transportation safety

Fleet operations

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Open deck loads

Over-dimensional freight

DOT/FMCSA/HOS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Safety Supervisor

Birmingham, AL

About CRST

CRST is one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, providing a wide range of transportation solutions across North America. This role sits within our Flatbed Solutions business unit and partners with independent contractors, agents, Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, and support teams to help promote safe, compliant operations across the business. The role supports safety programs, training, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts that help protect people, equipment, and our customers.

The Opportunity

If you're passionate about transportation safety and enjoy working directly with people, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You'll help support safe operating practices across Flatbed Solutions by delivering training, reviewing safety trends, conducting evaluations and inspections, and partnering with independent contractors, agents, and operational teams to address risks before they become problems. This is a highly visible role where you'll spend time educating, coaching, evaluating, and helping others apply safety best practices in real-world situations.

How You'll Work

• Location: Onsite in Birmingham, AL
• Job Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 7:00 AM-4:00 PM)
• Compensation: Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

What You'll Do

• Deliver and support safety orientation, recurring training, and educational programs for independent contractors, agents, trainers, and support teams
• Review inspections, citations, incidents, and safety information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate safety, regulatory, contractual, and operating requirements while coordinating appropriate follow-up activities
• Conduct safety observations, ride-alongs, operating evaluations, and field assessments
• Inspect equipment, loads, freight securement, yards, facilities, and operational areas to identify potential safety concerns
• Maintain training, inspection, qualification, and compliance documentation
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, independent contractors, agents, and support teams to promote consistent safety practices across the business
• Recommend practical improvements to training, communication, equipment, and operating practices based on safety findings
• Review and provide guidance to independent contractors, agents, and internal staff on open deck cargo securement, and permitted over-dimensional loads
• Support Gold Standard safety performance through education, prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Great Looks Like

• Safety concerns are identified early and addressed through effective follow-up
• Training programs are delivered consistently and documentation is accurate and complete
• Independent contractors, agents, and support teams understand and apply safety expectations
• Safety trends are analyzed proactively and used to improve operating practices
• Strong partnerships are built across teams to support a culture of safety and accountability
• Compliance requirements are consistently met while supporting efficient operations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in transportation safety, fleet operations, regulatory compliance, training, or a related field
• Experience in open deck load securement, and with permitted over-dimensional size and weight freight
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation safety requirements
• Ability to review safety information, identify risks, document findings, and recommend appropriate follow-up actions
• Ability to deliver training, communicate safety requirements, and work effectively with independent contractors, agents, and internal teams

Going the Extra Mile

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience supporting independent contractors, agents, or multiple transportation operating models
• Experience delivering orientation, safety training, or other adult learning programs
• Experience evaluating commercial vehicles, trailers, loads, freight securement, or operational environments
• Experience using safety, compliance, training, telematics, or event-recording systems
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations
• Experience using safety, compliance, training, telematics, or event-recording systems

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.