Transportation Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure immaculate maintenance of driver qualification files, hours-of-service audits, and inspection documentation.

• Create, enhance, and implement safety policies and procedures within designated districts.

• Conduct comprehensive accident and incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation, while collaborating with insurers and regulatory bodies.

• Develop and conduct training programs for CDL Class B drivers, addressing HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement prerequisites, VR simulations, fatigue management, and quarterly refreshers.

• Enhance telematics and ELD systems (e.g., Samsara) by creating enterprise dashboards, leveraging predictive analytics, and initiating organization-wide coaching initiatives.

• Work alongside the Fleet team on new truck configurations, detailing advanced safety features (Level 1/2 ADAS, collision avoidance) and verifying OEM/vendor compliance.

• Ensure adherence to FMCSA, DOT, EPA, and state regulations, leading audit preparedness and regulatory inspections.

• Monitor and report safety KPIs—TRIR, MCSR, accident frequency/severity, near-miss ratios—offering actionable insights to executives.

• Organize proactive hazard-identification workshops and align operations teams with real-time performance metrics.

• Design and oversee incentive programs that acknowledge safe driving practices and lower turnover rates.

• Collaborate with Linde Risk Management, Legal, and Global SHEQ on major-incident planning, citations, and public relations strategies.

• Test next-generation safety technologies (in-cab AI coaching, lane-departure mitigation, ELD enhancements) to proactively minimize incidents.

• Provide insights on emerging trends—electric vehicle safety, autonomous readiness, sustainability metrics—and incorporate them into the long-term strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, business, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in transportation safety or fleet compliance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, HAZMAT management, and large-scale audit oversight.

• Proven background in training CDL Class B drivers, including HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

• Expertise in Samsara or similar telematics/ELD systems at an enterprise level.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 30, or an equivalent certification is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Exceptional strategic thinker capable of translating data insights into organization-wide initiatives.

• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities, with experience presenting to senior management.

• Proficient in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for developing interactive dashboards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Employee discounts

• Opportunities for educational and professional development