Transportation Safety Manager

About the Role

QXO is seeking a Manager, Transportation Safety to lead the execution of enterprise transportation safety programs within an assigned business unit. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by reducing risk, improving compliance, and strengthening our culture of safety across a nationwide operation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support QXO's enterprise Transportation Safety Program within an assigned business unit.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other applicable transportation safety regulations.
• Administer and support programs related to driver qualification, hours-of-service compliance, collision mitigation, and telematics.
• Monitor transportation safety performance and identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness.
• Partner with business unit EHS teams to implement new safety processes, technologies, and initiatives.
• Support organizational change management and adoption of transportation safety best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and EHS teams to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Identify operational risks and recommend effective controls to mitigate exposure.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field, providing coaching and support to operational leaders and employees.
• Deliver transportation safety training and learning programs.
• Promote safe driving behaviors through communication, coaching, engagement, and recognition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field leaders on transportation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics and KPIs.
• Utilize telematics, dashboards, and analytics tools to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support the deployment and adoption of transportation safety technologies, including camera systems, telematics platforms, and digital compliance tools.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership regarding program effectiveness and field needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet operations, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations.
• Experience implementing safety programs, policies, or technologies in a field-based environment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and technology skills with the ability to leverage data to improve performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, CDS, or equivalent.
• Experience with telematics platforms, fleet safety systems, and compliance technologies.
• Experience using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Legal assistance and identity protection services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

$96,000.00 - $149,500.00