Director of Safety

Director of SafetyBemana is searching for a Director of Safety in Abbeville, AL to join the team of a privately held freight and logistics company specializing in time-sensitive, just-in-time transportation across multiple regions in the U.S. The company operates a large fleet and focuses on reliable, on-time delivery and strong customer service in fast-paced supply chain environments.This position will oversee DOT and Safety compliance in all aspects, monitor safety systems in place, and communicate findings to management. The Director of Safety will also assist in conducting audits in maintenance shops, terminals, plants and communicating those results to management.Position offers:Salary between $100,000-125,000. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.Profit-SharingBonus ProgramsMedical, Dental, & Vision Insurance401K Matching (100% of the first 3%, 4th and 5th percent we match 50%).Flexible SpendingPaid Time OffResponsibilities:Provide leadership and establish a safety culture at all plant locations.Assist in overseeing all aspects of development, implementation, and management of the Company's DOT Trucking Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, DOT Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service, etc.Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations.Conduct Safety meetings and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention.Conduct Maintenance Shop Audits. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions to prevent them from reoccurring, and report all findings to the Director of Maintenance.Assist all in developing training & safety programs including safety suite, video coaching systems, online driver training lessons, and electronic logging device (ELD) oversight.Maintain documentation necessary to comply with the Safety Management Plan, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.Inspect equipment to observe possible unsafe or non-compliant conditions and ensuring corrective action is taken on audit/inspection findings.Evaluate Roadside Inspections of company trucks and assess accuracy.Experience/ Requirements:Experience with one or more: Netradyne, Lytx, Samsara, Motive, Geotab, ISAAC, Omnitracs, Platform ScienceExperience using AI-powered video coaching and telematics (preferred)Fleet Experience: 200–700 power units, Multi-terminal operation, Multi-state operation, Flatbed experience, Dedicated fleet experience, Brokerage exposure, Driver hiring involvement40-60% travelApplication ProcessIf your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.