Trucking Safety Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state-specific safety regulations.
• Maintain and update driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance records, and safety audits.
• Manage Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance.
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and ongoing driver training programs.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and retraining for drivers with safety violations or accidents.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness throughout the fleet.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports.
• Work with insurance and claims departments to resolve incidents.
• Develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Carry out regular audits of logs, DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports), and maintenance records.
• Monitor CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores and take proactive measures to improve them.
• Track safety KPIs, including accident frequency, violations, and training completion.
• Serve as the primary contact for DOT audits, inspections, and safety-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, and HR to ensure safety policies are followed.
• Provide regular safety performance reports to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience in logistics or transportation of 1+ years is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Basic mechanical skills are a plus.
• Knowledge about drivers' qualification files and trucking equipment.
• Bilingual (English/Korean) preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
• Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
• Years of Service Awards
• Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)