Transportation Manager (Compliance)

Del Monte Foods; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

7 Company Paid Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

First-of-month eligibility

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Safety Manager to provide strategic leadership for transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and fleet operations.

You will shape safety priorities and align them with operations leadership to protect people and assets. You will lead investigations, audits, and safety programs, establish metrics, and drive continuous improvement across the transportation network to reduce risk and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSRs, ELDs, Hours of Service, and drug/alcohol testing programs.
• Experience managing transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and fleet programs.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations, incident management, insurance claims administration, and corrective action planning.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance practices, asset utilization, maintenance compliance, and operational readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional safety, compliance, and fleet operations teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Safety Team and oversee transportation safety and compliance strategy.
• Oversee Equipment Team for fleet asset management and maintenance compliance.
• Lead DOT safety and regulatory programs per FMCSA policies.
• Manage driver qualification, onboarding, and safety training programs.
• Administer the DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Lead DOT audits, inspections, and safety reviews; maintain records.
• Direct accident reporting, investigations, claims management, and corrective actions.
• Establish and report key safety metrics including CSA performance and hours of service.
• Develop corrective action and disciplinary programs for safety violations.
• Develop safety initiatives to strengthen safety culture and fleet performance.
• Monitor vendor compliance with company safety standards.
• Partner with operations to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

DOT regulations

FMCSRs

Hours of Service

DOT drug testing

Root cause investigations

Incident management

Insurance claims

Fleet maintenance

Asset utilization

Maintenance compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership for transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and fleet equipment operations. In partnership with transportation and operations leadership, this role drives safety initiatives, oversees compliance and fleet programs, leads investigations and audits, and leverages performance metrics to reduce risk, improve operational effectiveness, and support safe and compliant transportation operations.

Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Safety Team, establishing performance expectations, developing talent, and ensuring effective execution of the organization's transportation safety and compliance strategy.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Equipment Team, ensuring effective fleet asset management, preventive maintenance compliance, equipment utilization, vendor coordination, and overall fleet readiness to support safe and efficient operations
• Lead transportation safety and DOT compliance programs in accordance with FMCSA regulations and company policies.
• Oversee driver qualification, onboarding, compliance monitoring, and safety training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and support safe driving behaviors.
• Administer the DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and related compliance requirements.
• Lead DOT audits, inspections, and safety reviews while maintaining compliance records and documentation to ensure audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Direct accident reporting, investigations, claims management, and corrective action processes to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance.
• Establish, analyze, and report key safety and compliance metrics, including CSA performance, accident trends, inspection results, and Hours of Service compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective action and disciplinary programs related to safety and compliance violations.
• Develop safety initiatives and action plans that strengthen safety culture and improve fleet performance.
• Monitor contracted carrier and transportation vendor compliance with company safety standards.
• Partner with operational leadership to promote a culture of safety, reduce operational risk, and drive continuous improvement across the transportation network.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSRs, ELDs, Hours of Service requirements, and DOT drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Experience managing transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and fleet equipment programs.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations, incident management, insurance claims administration, and corrective action planning.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance practices, equipment lifecycle management, asset utilization, maintenance compliance, and operational readiness.
• Experience leading cross-functional safety, compliance, and fleet operations teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive continuous improvement, and influence performance across teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business, Transportation, Logistics, Fleet Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of transportation safety, DOT compliance, fleet equipment management, or transportation operations experience.
• Experience with private fleet operations, fleet equipment oversight, DOT audits, accident investigations, and maintenance compliance.
• Experience managing fleet assets, equipment lifecycle programs, preventive maintenance initiatives, and vendor relationships.
• Transportation, distribution, logistics, or fleet-based operations experience.
• Professional safety certification preferred.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. **

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values-Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity-we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.