Regional Safety and Fleet Manager

The Regional Safety and Fleet Manager oversees safety across the Northeast region, driving a strong safety culture among drivers and site personnel.

Safety Oversight

• Review, implement, and monitor regional safety policies and behavioral safety standards for compliance with corporate direction, DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable state regulations.
• Lead new-hire safety orientation and ongoing driver/employee training and certification programs.
• Conduct driver ride-alongs and one-on-one coaching to reinforce safe behaviors and identify at-risk habits before they become incidents.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety incidents; prepare root-cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Partner with HR on driver/employee disciplinary actions related to safety violations.
• Maintain accurate records for drug/alcohol testing programs, driver qualification files, and safety certifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits across all regional facilities, work sites, and warehouses.
• Identify and remediate physical hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliant practices at each location.
• Serve as regional liaison during DOT audits, insurance inspections, and internal compliance reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations, and communicate changes to affected sites.

Safety Oversight - Operations

• Monitor driving behavior, hours-of-service, fatigue risk, and workload distribution across the region to ensure schedules support safe operations.
• Work with dispatch/operations to balance safety requirements against service and delivery demands.
• Track and report on safety KPIs (accident frequency, CSA scores, violation trends, fatigue-related incidents) to regional and corporate leadership.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports summarizing regional safety performance for regional leadership.
• Support the claims management process by supplying documentation and safety data for incident investigations.
• Act as the go-to safety resource for managers and associates across the region and conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings and communications.

Fleet Coordination

• Assist as needed with basic administration and scheduling for the regional fleet with service, accident follow up, and vendors.
• Aid with fleet compliance documentation (e.g., registrations, permits, annual inspections, DVIR) as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingly travels 60% of the time, including some overnight stays.
• 3+ years of experience in fleet safety, transportation compliance, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service rules, and vehicle inspection standards.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with fleet management software, telematics/ELD systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to leadership and training frontline staff.

Priorities

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Logistics, Transportation Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification such as CDS (Certified Director of Safety), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or similar.
• Experience with accident investigation and root-cause analysis methodologies.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region (up to 60%), including overnights as required.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections in outdoor/terminal/yard environments in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs (inspection equipment, files, materials).

Compensation And Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.