Job Summary
Join our dynamic trucking company as a Safety Manager dedicated to fostering a safe, compliant, and health-conscious work environment. In this vital role, you will lead safety initiatives across our fleet operations, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while promoting a culture of proactive safety awareness. Your expertise will help minimize risks, prevent accidents, and uphold the highest standards of occupational health and safety for all team members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational excellence and employee well-being.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FMCSA & DOT regulations
Develop, implement, and enforce company safety policies
Monitor driver behavior, HOS, logs, and violations
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses
Manage CSA scores (BASICs)
Prepare for and manage DOT audits
Conduct driver training and safety meetings
Coordinate drug & alcohol testing programs
Review dash cam footage / telematics (Motive, Samsara, etc.)
Work with insurance, legal, and management teams

Experience

Education & Experience

Typical requirements:

High school diploma or GED (required)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not always required)
2–5 years experience in:
Trucking safety
Fleet management
DOT compliance

Certifications (Preferred / Strongly Valued)

Not always required, but a big plus:

CDL (active or past)
Smith System Driver Trainer
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – advanced
DOT Compliance Certificate
Accident Investigation Training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

AKM Consulting LLC

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