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Truck Hero Inc Fleet Safety & Compliance Manager in Navarre, Ohio
Description THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN NAVARRE, OH! Are you passionate about ensuring safety on the roads while driving operational excellence? Do you have over 5 years of FMCSA, DOT and Canadian Provincial safety supervisory or management experience? We are seeking a Fleet Safety & Compliance Manager to lead our commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across our fleet operations! In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating a culture of safety, implementing cutting-edge practices, and ensuring our drivers and vehicles meet the highest industry standards. If you are ready to make an impact by safeguarding lives, reducing risk, and optimizing fleet performance, we want you on our team! POSITION SUMMARY The Safety and Compliance Manager will direct the transportation safety and compliance process and will provide overall support and guidance to the national, Canadian, regional, and local transportation operations organizations. The Manager will coordinate with the Transportation and Logistics Senior Manager as well as Transportation Operations leadership in crafting short- and long-term strategies in building a culture of safety and compliance within the Transportation organization. This position will introduce and oversee systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance status; provide training and professional development for operations management and CMV operators; coordinate and manage the crash management process; conduct audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process; and monitor metrics and indices reflecting performance. CORE FUNCTIONS Manage and administer all Federal, State, and Canadian transportation regulations as they pertain to maintaining driver qualifications and fleet licensing. This includes ensuring compliant Driver Qualification files, CDL-A and Medical Certifications, FMCSA random drug and alcohol clearing house requirements, administering random drug and alcohol consortium quarterly, and reviewing Hours of Service records. Manage and administer all operational systems and ensure legal compliance with DOT recordable accident registration, reporting and investigations for root cause analysis and mitigation. Manage and administer CSA BASICS scores and perform CSA violation challenges when needed. Review applications and approvals of all new drivers to ensure the fleet is staffed professionally. Manage driver safety and performance programs and reports to Senior Management with recommendations. Coordinate quarterly driver safety meetings for all sites / locations. Manage and oversee driver onboarding and training programs to improve driver efficiency and safety. Administer DOT roadside inspection forms and review responding and challenging findings as necessary. Manage plans to reduce and prevent safety incidents / accidents by monitoring the use of safety and compliance technology and analyzing trend data from those results. Perform ride-alongs with drivers and provide specific training as needed based on observations. Perform regular meetings with the insurance company and their safety staff to ensure good communication and foster a strong relationship to mitigate risk. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, or a related field OR a minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience in a related industry. 5+ years of FMCSA, DOT and Canadian Provincial safety supervisory or management experience required. Required Licenses CDL-A license preferred. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. Skilled in ERP Software. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.<