Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Director of Safety Compliance and Operations to lead our safety initiatives for our long haul hazmat transportation company.

Duties

USA Logistics is a fast-growing trucking and freight services company operating nationwide. We run a mixed fleet of owner-operators and leased drivers and are in an active scale-up phase, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, operational discipline, and long-term enterprise value creation.

We are seeking a Director of Safety & Operations to own and integrate safety, compliance, and day-to-day operational execution across the fleet. This is a senior leadership role with real authority, real accountability, and real impact on the company’s future.

Role Overview

The Director of Safety & Operations is responsible for reducing risk, improving CSA/SMS scores, strengthening operational discipline, and building scalable systems that support growth. This role sits at the intersection of safety, compliance, dispatch operations, driver management, and insurance performance.

You will lead safety strategy, oversee operational execution, manage internal teams and vendors, and serve as the primary point of accountability for FMCSA compliance and loss prevention.

Key ResponsibilitiesSafety & Compliance Leadership

Own all FMCSA, DOT, and CSA/SMS compliance across the fleet
Lead corrective action plans to reduce violations, inspections, crashes, and insurance risk
Manage driver qualification files (DQFs), MVR monitoring, medical cards, and certifications
Oversee accident response, investigations, and root-cause analysis
Serve as the primary contact for audits, roadside trends, and insurance underwriters
Implement and enforce safety policies, driver standards, and accountability frameworks

Operational Oversight

Oversee daily fleet operations in partnership with dispatch and driver support teams
Establish SOPs for onboarding, terminations, inspections, maintenance, and incident response
Monitor trailer compliance, equipment readiness, and documentation accuracy
Identify and remove repeat high-risk drivers and operational bottlenecks
Ensure consistency across owner-operators and leased drivers

Technology & Systems

Lead implementation and rollout of:
Telematics / cameras
Digital binders & document systems
Safety monitoring tools (e.g., SambaSafety, ELDs, TMS integrations)
Use data and dashboards to track trends, predict risk, and drive decisions

Insurance & Risk Management

Partner with ownership, brokers, and insurers to improve risk profile
Support insurance renewals, mid-term reviews, and underwriting narratives
Reduce claim frequency and severity through proactive controls

Team Leadership

Manage and develop safety coordinators, compliance staff, and operational support roles
Set KPIs, expectations, and performance standards
Train drivers and internal teams on safety and operational best practices

Success Metrics (What Winning Looks Like)

Reduction in CSA BASIC scores and active flags
Fewer roadside violations and preventable incidents
Improved insurance terms and underwriter confidence
Cleaner audits and inspection outcomes
Strong driver accountability without toxic culture
Scalable systems that support fleet growth

Qualifications

3+ years in trucking safety, compliance, or fleet operations
Prior leadership experience in a motor carrier environment
Deep working knowledge of FMCSA regulations and CSA/SMS scoring
Experience managing owner-operators and leased fleets strongly preferred
Proven ability to reduce violations, crashes, and insurance risk
Comfortable in high-accountability, fast-moving environments
Strong communicator who can enforce standards without burning bridges

Compensation

1099 position, with competitive rate
Performance-based incentives tied to safety and operational KPIs
Opportunity to grow with the company as we scale

Why This Role Matters

This is not a checkbox compliance role. This is a core leadership position that directly impacts profitability, insurability, and the long-term value of USA Logistics. If you want ownership, authority, and the chance to build something meaningful—this role delivers.

Pay: Up to $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

USA Logistics Inc

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