Traveling Safety Rep - Dedicated

Werner Enterprises Inc; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans.

401(k) plan.

Stock purchase plan.

Paid time off.

Life insurance.

Disability plans.

Other optional supplemental coverage.

Job summary

Werner Enterprises seeks a Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated to ensure safety, compliance, and productivity across a broad geographic area for multiple accounts. This role requires 75% travel and focuses on training safety, operations, and maintenance teams to identify and resolve issues effectively.

The position covers safety analysis, incident reviews, drug screenings, and ongoing field support, partnering with on-site personnel to maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days; exemplary driving record.
• Experience in transportation safety, public speaking, or adult education.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety requirements across multiple accounts, including orientation, training, accident reviews, and drug screen collection.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions on pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, and specific safety maneuvers, providing demonstrations and constructive feedback.
• Perform daily checks at various locations, assess equipment for damage, and verify inspection report accuracy.
• Lead account-specific orientations for new and temporary drivers at multiple sites.
• Conduct individual safety counseling sessions with drivers, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams.
• Partner with on-site personnel to address safety concerns and identify training needs.
• Provide 24-hour on-call safety support within the assigned area as needed.
• Execute additional duties as directed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Instructional techniques

Decision-making

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Experience in transportation safety or public speaking

Exemplary motor vehicle record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated is responsible for ensuring safety productivity and compliance across a designated geographical area of accounts. This role emphasizes managing safety functions and conducting hands-on training to equip safety, operations, and maintenance teams with the skills to identify and resolve safety issues effectively. Extensive travel within the assigned region is required, with 75% of time spent traveling. The Traveling Safety Representative - Dedicated oversees safety operations across multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring compliance, productivity, and a safe work environment. Responsibilities include safety analysis, training, accident reviews, and drug screenings. This role is crucial in maintaining consistent safety standards across a broad geographical area.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee safety requirements across multiple accounts, including orientation, training, accident reviews, and drug screen collection.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions on pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, and specific safety maneuvers, providing demonstrations and constructive feedback.
• Perform daily checks at various locations, assess equipment for damage, and verify inspection report accuracy.
• Lead account-specific orientations for new and temporary drivers at multiple sites.
• Conduct individual safety counseling sessions with drivers, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams.
• Partner with on-site personnel to address safety concerns and identify training needs.
• Provide 24-hour on-call safety support within the assigned area as needed.
• Execute additional duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures, policies, and federal regulations.
• Strong skills in one-on-one and group instructional techniques.
• Proficient in safety-related decision-making, customer service, and communication.
• Ability to work in diverse outdoor environments and manage high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office technology.
• Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Availability to travel frequently within the assigned region (75%).

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework is preferred. Experience in transportation safety, public speaking, or adult education. Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Exemplary motor vehicle record.

Physical Requirements

Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, communicate in person.

75-100 % Standing and walking.

25-49 % Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling.

0-24 % Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing.

75-100 % Lift in excess of 10 pounds.

25-49%

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Other optional supplemental coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law.

We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service.

Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.