Senior Safety Compliance Lead - DOT/OSHA Expert

RXO Inc.; Francisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Health insurance

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RXO is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to lead safety and regulatory compliance for our US operations. You will work with drivers, terminals, and leadership to maintain OSHA and FMCSA/DOT standards and drive a culture of safety across the organization.

With 5+ years in transportation/logistics and a bachelor's degree in safety or related fields, you will develop programs, conduct audits, manage records, and coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in transportation/logistics.
• Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR, and OSHA 29 CFR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Safety Director to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs and policies that support DOT/FMCSA, and OSHA compliance across terminals, drivers, and dock operations.
• Collaborate with terminal, drivers and field leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture while establishing measurable criteria to track and improve safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations.
• Lead and oversee accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain OSHA records, manage employee injury reporting, and support workers' compensation coordination.
• Conduct audits of qualification files, accident files, roadside inspection documentation, and driver compliance records.
• Support driver qualification and compliance programs, including CDL and CSA monitoring, drug and alcohol program adherence, and electronic logging (ELOG) compliance.
• Facilitate new hire and refresher safety training for drivers, warehouse personnel, and field staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third-party safety and compliance vendors, ensuring timely data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Support customer and leadership reporting by compiling, analyzing, and communicating safety performance metrics.
• Assist with driver, vehicle, and company permitting and regulatory filings as needed.

Skills

Safety program management

DOT/FMCSA compliance

OSHA regulations

Accident investigations

Safety analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Transportation/Logistics

Job description

RXO is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to lead safety and regulatory compliance for our US operations. You will work with drivers, terminals, and leadership to maintain OSHA and FMCSA/DOT standards and drive a culture of safety across the organization.

With 5+ years in transportation/logistics and a bachelor's degree in safety or related fields, you will develop programs, conduct audits, manage records, and coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.