Safety and Driver Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

This position reports to the Operations Manager and directs the transportation safety and training management process and provides overall support and guidance to transportation operations. You will coordinate with Operations leadership in crafting short and longer-term strategies in building a culture of safety within the Transportation organization. You will introduce and oversee systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance status, provide training and professional development for CMV operators; coordinate and manage auto/workers compensation management process; conduct audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process; ensure fleet performs maintenance repairs and registrations of all equipment; and monitor KPI metrics.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor driver qualifications files and the hiring and selection process
• Review CMV operators hours of service records for accuracy and compliance
• Assure DOT drug/alcohol program is compliant with regulations
• Maintains drivers Pull Notices and Medical Cards for accuracy
• Work with Fleet Coordinator to assure PM compliance and maintenance are compliant
• Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
• Act as company liaison regarding all claim management
• Determines accident preventability
• Ensures proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents
• Provides comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
• Provides monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities
• Assures in-vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver
• Ensures vehicle inspections hands-on training is completed with every active driver
• Assures all drivers are properly training on Defensive Driving techniques
• Performs yard checks and ride-a-longs with drivers
• Oversees and monitors roadside inspections
• Maintains roadside inspection documents
• Develop and manage driver meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicators:

• Maintain driver files in compliance with company and regulatory standards (FTA, DOT, FMCSA)
• Ensure and maintain driver Hours of Service are accurate and in accordance with FMCSA standards.
• Manage all risk management claims from start to finish per company standards.
• Develop and maintain a driver training program to include; on-boarding, continued training, re-training and driver meetings.
• Total claims per month.
• Total claims per driver.
• Cost per claim per month.
• Cost per claim per driver.
• Driver rankings.
• TMP issues and root cause.
• Total insurance cost per month.
• Total insurance cost per truck.
• Average claims per shipment.
• Number of driver training per month.
• Driver Turnover.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience of transportation safety experience
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong team building and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing information quickly
• Ability to keep tight deadlines

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations FTA, FMCSA and DOT
• Strong analytical skills

Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Normal Office Environment
• Exposure to outdoors in the heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Inside of company truck
• Required to use protective equipment
• Willing to work after hours when needed

Physical Efforts:

• Generally not required, or up to 30 pounds occasionally, 0 pound frequently.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, frequently, stand/walk for long periods of time occasionally
• Capability of climbing to truck cabs

Since our foundation, we have been driven by integrity, service, and diversity that is unmatched in our industry. We believe, that in order to achieve these lofty objectives, we must hire and retain only the most qualified and dedicated individuals who are willing to share and work to achieve our company's vision. Our status is dependent upon our ability to provide only the highest level of service to our customers, recognize opportunities, and react to the constantly evolving market conditions well ahead of our competition. Since we opened our doors, our mission has been to continue to earn a reputation worthy of being called one of the best.

Mission: To be the market leader in transportation and logistics!

Company Description

Since our foundation, we have been driven by integrity, service, and diversity that is unmatched in our industry. We believe, that in order to achieve these lofty objectives, we must hire and retain only the most qualified and dedicated individuals who are willing to share and work to achieve our company's vision. Our status is dependent upon our ability to provide only the highest level of service to our customers, recognize opportunities, and react to the constantly evolving market conditions well ahead of our competition. Since we opened our doors, our mission has been to continue to earn a reputation worthy of being called one of the best.\r\n\r\nMission: To be the market leader in transportation and logistics!