Safety Supervisor (DOT)

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent union health benefits (med/d

401(k) retirement matching

Paid time off

Disability

Job summary

Transervice Logistics is seeking a Safety Supervisor (DOT) to oversee DOT, FMCSA and OSHA safety compliance across operations. You will lead investigations, review ELD logs, and coach drivers while ensuring regulatory adherence and safe practices.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years in transportation safety with strong communication and analytical skills. This is an on-site, Sunday-Thursday DAYS schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of transportation safety, fleet operations, commercial driving, occupational safety, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service rules, ELD records, accident response, driver qualification files, OSHA/shop safety, and regulatory compliance audit practices.
• Experience conducting accident investigations, driver coaching, safety training, file audits, field observations, and objective corrective-action documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety and compliance programs, standards and SOPs adapting to local risk and customer requirements.
• Monitor compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA standards and company policy.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, injuries, vehicle events and near misses with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate post-accident notifications, testing, documentation and follow-up actions per regulations.
• Review hours-of-service and ELD records, coach drivers and supervisors, track corrective actions.
• Conduct risk-based safety observations and document findings, elevate deficiencies.
• Support OSHA and shop safety inspections and trainings with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and document safety training for drivers and staff.
• Coach safe behaviors with Operations & Maintenance leadership and span of control.

Skills

DOT compliance

Accident investigations

Driver coaching

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Safety Supervisor (DOT)

$82,000 to $90,000 based on experience

Plus Bonus!!

Sunday thru Thursday, DAYS!!

Friday and Saturday OFF!!

Transervice Logistics awarded Winner of 2025 Best Places to Work

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Job Overview:

The DOT Safety Supervisor supports the consistent execution of company safety and compliance expectations within assigned operations. This role identifies operational risk, reinforces DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company standards, supports field accountability, and helps reduce accidents, injuries, regulatory exposure, and operating risk while balancing safety, compliance,

and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execute company safety and compliance programs, standards, SOPs, and initiatives while adapting implementation to local operational risk and customer requirements.

· Monitor and verify compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, company policy, and related regulatory requirements.

· Lead timely, objective investigations of accidents, incidents, injuries, vehicle events, property damage, and near misses, including root cause, preventability, corrective and preventive action, and follow-up review.

· Coordinate post-accident notifications, testing, documentation, and follow-up actions in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

· Review hours-of-service and ELD records, investigate exceptions, coach drivers and supervisors, and track corrective actions.

· Conduct risk-based yard, shop, terminal, and driver observations; document findings, verify corrective action completion, and elevate repeat, serious, or unresolved deficiencies.

· Support OSHA and shop safety through inspections, hazard identification, safe-work-practice reviews, and coordination with Maintenance and Operations.

· Develop, facilitate, coordinate, and document safety and compliance training, including driver orientation, recurring training, remedial coaching, and required regulatory programs.

· Partner with Operations & Maintenance leadership to coach safe behaviors, reinforce accountability, and support corrective action while respecting applicable collective bargaining agreements.

· Prepare clear, factual corrective-action documentation related to coaching, counseling, retraining, and policy or safety violations.

Audit driver qualification, training, incident, testing, and related safety files for completeness, accuracy, confidentiality, retention, and audit readiness.

· Maintain accurate records and data integrity across safety, compliance, telematics, camera, training, audit, claims, and reporting systems.

· Analyze safety KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, inspection results, trend reports, system gaps, and overdue corrective actions to support operating action plans and leadership escalation.

· Schedule Sundaythru Thursday, DAYS!!

· Must be flexible and available to work additional or adjusted schedules as operational needs require.

Our Excellent Benefits Include:

· Excellent union health benefits (medical, dental, vision, PC)

· Retirement (401k, match)

· PTO (vacation, holiday and personal)

· Disability

Safety Supervisor(DOT) Requirements

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent;

Minimum three years of transportation safety, fleet operations, commercial driving, occupational safety, compliance, or risk management experience.

Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service rules, ELD records, accident response, driver qualification files, OSHA/shop safety, and regulatory compliance audit practices.

Experience conducting accident investigations, driver coaching, safety training, file audits, field observations, and objective corrective-action documentation.

Strong communication, coaching, analytical, root cause analysis, decision-making, organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn telematics, camera, claims, safety, and ELD systems

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel as required.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, respond to time-sensitive incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and union representatives.

Must be flexible and available to work additional or adjusted schedules as operational needs require.

Transervice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Pay: $82,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person