Regional Safety Lead

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver comprehensive safety training and ongoing coaching for all drivers in the assigned region, focusing on risk avoidance, safe driving practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and support drivers through regular ride-along, road observations, and one-on-one feedback sessions, providing guidance on best practices and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Driver Supervisors and Managers to identify training needs, develop individualized development plans, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Lead the development and implementation of action plans that address safety risks and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct thorough accident investigations, complete accident files, and perform LYTX reviews to identify root causes and coach drivers on corrective actions.
• Audit hours of service and driver files (MVRs, Health Cards, DOT medical requirements, etc.) to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for additional training or support.
• Serve as a resource for drivers and site teams, providing day-to-day support, answering safety-related questions, and offering guidance on challenging situations.
• Promote continuous learning by sharing best practices, facilitating safety meetings, and encouraging open communication about safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of prior driving experience and/or multiple years of safety and compliance experience within the transportation industry.
• Previous experience in FMCSA/ELDT requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service oriented with a positive, supportive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and an aptitude to learn custom software programs.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person.
• Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work primarily involves sitting/standing, up to 4 hours at a time.

Other Essential Abilities

• Organized, self-starter, customer-focused
• Accountable, humble, emotionally intelligent
• Excellent communicator (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Strategic problem solver, servant leader, team player