Safety Manager

SEL Transportation is seeking an experienced, proactive Safety Manager to lead, develop, and manage our fleet safety programs. In this role, you will be the champion of our safety culture. You will ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Safety Manager must possess deep, hands-on knowledge of cargo securement requirements, oversized/overweight regulations, and driver injury prevention (e.g., tarping and climbing safety).

Essential Responsibilities of the role:

• Cargo Securement & Equipment Inspections: Conduct regular, hands-on audits of flatbed load securement (straps, chains, binders, and edge protectors) to ensure compliance with FMCSA Part 393. Evaluate flatbed equipment, trailers, and Dunnage for safety gaps.

• DOT & FMCSA Compliance: Maintain and audit Driver Qualification (DQ) files, Hours of Service (HOS) logs, and drug/alcohol testing pools (including the FMCSA Clearinghouse). Manage the company’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores.

• Driver Orientation & Training: Lead onboarding, orientation, and continuous safety training for newly hired asset drivers. Design specific curriculum for flatbed operations, including tarping safety, strapping/chaining techniques, and split-differential driving conditions.

• Incident Investigation & Claims: Serve as the primary investigator for all accidents, road citations, and worker’s compensation claims. Conduct root-cause analysis, document findings, and implement corrective action plans.

• Roadside Inspection Management: Review all DOT roadside inspection reports. File DataQs challenges when inspections contain erroneous violations to protect the company’s safety rating.

• Safety Meetings & Advisory: Organize and lead quarterly safety meetings. Partner with operations and dispatch to ensure that freight commitments never compromise driver safety or legal compliance.

Computer & Technical Proficiency:

• You must be highly proficient in utilizing data and software to proactively spot risks.

• ELD & Telematics Systems: Advanced mastery of platforms like Samsara, Motive, or Omnitracs to audit HOS logs, track unassigned driving miles, and monitor harsh driving events (braking, acceleration, cornering).

• DriveCam: Experience reviewing event-triggered video data to conduct constructive driver coaching and determine accident exoneration.

• FMCSA Portals & Clearinghouse: Daily familiarity with the FMCSA Portal, DataQs system, and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse website.

• Applicant Tracking & HR Systems: Experience using onboarding platforms (e.g., Tenstreet, DriverReach) to review background checks, PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) records, and MVRs (Motor Vehicle Reports).

• Data Analytics & Office Suite: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to track key safety metrics (e.g., accidents per million miles, critical event trends) and build visual training presentations.