DOT Safety Director – Trucking (Houston or Fort Worth)

Location: Houston, TX or Fort Worth, TX
Salary Range: $140,000 – $185,000 annually

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced DOT Safety Director to lead and continuously improve our company’s safety and compliance programs across our trucking operations. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state regulations, while building a strong safety culture and reducing risk across all terminals and field operations.

The ideal candidate is a strategic safety leader with deep knowledge of DOT compliance, driver safety programs, fleet risk management, and accident prevention within a trucking or transportation environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesDOT & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee company compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state transportation regulations
Maintain and manage:
CSA scores and safety metrics
Driver qualification files
Hours of Service compliance
Drug & Alcohol program (49 CFR Part 40)
Vehicle maintenance and inspection programs
Lead DOT audits, compliance reviews, and safety investigations

Safety Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute a company-wide safety strategy
Establish measurable KPIs and continuous improvement plans
Partner with executive leadership on risk reduction and liability mitigation
Build and promote a proactive safety culture across all locations

Driver & Operations Safety

Oversee driver onboarding, training, and ongoing safety education
Implement coaching, telematics, and behavior-based safety programs
Monitor accident trends and lead root cause investigations
Develop corrective and preventive action plans

Team Leadership

Lead and develop the Safety Department
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Risk Management
Provide safety guidance to terminal leaders and field management

Qualifications

Required

8+ years of safety leadership in trucking or transportation
3+ years in a Director or Senior Manager level role
Deep knowledge of:
FMCSA regulations
CSA program
DOT compliance & audits
Driver safety and fleet risk management
Experience managing multi-location operations
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, or related field
CSP, CDS, or similar safety certification
Experience implementing telematics / safety technology
Experience lowering CSA scores and accident rates

Why Join Us

Executive-level visibility and impact
Opportunity to shape and lead company safety culture
Competitive salary
Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance

Work Location: In person

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