Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager

About the role

As a Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager at RXO, you will lead safety and compliance, overseeing our regional safety and safety administration teams. We operate fixed assets and trucks across the US for a variety of customers. You’ll work closely with our drivers, warehouse workers, and leadership team as well as third-party vendors, terminals, and independent contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA and FMCSA/DOT requirements while leading safety programs and ensuring an overall culture of safety within the business.

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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of safety and DOT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics, and/or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations, e.g., Injury and Reporting, ELOGs, and HOS regulations.
• Proven experience identifying and resolving business problems.
• Experience developing actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results.
• Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization.
• Solid experience using a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Experience taking calculated risks and making strategic, results-oriented decisions while accepting responsibility for the results (positive or negative).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
• Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career and Leadership Development Programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days.