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
