VP of Safety & Risk Management (Greater Pittsburgh Region)

PITT OHIO is a family-owned transportation company with a long-standing commitment to safety, service and respect for our employees. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team as a Vice President of Safety & Risk Management at our Corporate Office in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, PA. PITT OHIO offers career opportunities within a company that values hard work, teamwork and integrity.

What PITT OHIO Offers

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including medical insurance with no weekly premiums, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid time off and holiday
• A respectful, people first work environment
• Well-maintained equipment & modern facilities

If you’re looking to join a company with a strong culture and a commitment to its employees, PITT OHIO is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s overall safety, fleet safety, and risk management strategy in alignment with business goals and operational priorities.
• Lead programs that promote a strong culture of safety for drivers, dock employees, maintenance personnel, terminal leadership, and administrative employees.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and best practices for safe LTL operations, including pickup and delivery, linehaul, dock, equipment, maintenance, and terminal operations.
• Monitor and support compliance with applicable FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state/local transportation safety requirements.
• Direct accident prevention initiatives and analyze safety performance metrics, including crash frequency, preventability, injuries, claims trends, CSA-related indicators, and loss experience.
• Oversee vehicle accident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action plans, driver accountability, and follow-up training recommendations.
• Manage driver qualifications, onboarding, safety training, defensive driving, hazardous materials awareness, and ongoing transportation compliance programs.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Human Resources, Legal, and Terminal Leadership to identify risk exposures and implement practical, sustainable safety solutions.
• Establish company-wide safety goals, scorecards, audit processes, and key performance indicators to measure and improve safety performance.
• Lead terminal safety audits, facility inspections, regulatory readiness reviews, and corrective action tracking across the network.
• Direct the management of workers’ compensation, auto liability, cargo, general liability, property, and other claims in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead enterprise risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, risk consultants, and other external partners.
• Lead annual insurance renewal strategy, underwriting submissions, loss reviews, and negotiations to secure appropriate and cost-effective insurance coverage.
• Analyze loss runs, claims activity, insurance trends, and operational data to develop strategies that reduce total cost of risk.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on safety performance, claims activity, risk exposure, insurance program effectiveness, and improvement plans.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets for safety, claims, insurance, risk management, training, and related programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop safety and risk management team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support acquisitions, new terminal openings, operational expansion, customer requirements, and special projects from a safety and risk management perspective.
• Serve as the organization’s primary liaison during safety-related regulatory audits, inspections, claims reviews, and related legal matters.

Other Duties

• Represent the company in transportation safety, risk management, insurance, and industry association forums.
• Support business continuity, crisis management, emergency response planning, and incident response efforts.
• Participate in customer meetings, internal leadership meetings, safety committees, and industry events as needed.
• Remain current on emerging transportation safety trends, regulatory developments, technology solutions, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Transportation, Business Administration, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, risk management, claims management, or related operational leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience within trucking, transportation, logistics, or the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing insurance programs, claims administration, broker/carrier relationships, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Proven ability to reduce accident frequency, injury rates, claims costs, insurance expense, and overall risk exposure.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and transportation-related safety and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of commercial transportation insurance, underwriting processes, claims management, risk financing, and loss control.
• Experience with workers’ compensation, auto liability, cargo liability, general liability, property, and umbrella/excess insurance programs.
• Ability to interpret safety, operational, claims, and insurance data and convert findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Excellent executive communication, leadership, negotiation, presentation, and change management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance safety, compliance, service performance, cost control, and operational practicality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, safety management systems, claims platforms, and transportation technology tools.
• Ability to travel regularly to terminals, operating facilities, accident investigation sites, customer locations, and industry events.
• Certifications Preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or comparable credential.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) knowledge or transportation operations experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced working environment
• Primarily sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. May be occasionally required to exert up to 15 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Walking and standing are only required occasionally.
• The general office environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Environment includes co-workers talking on the phone within close proximity.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions and protected for weather conditions and extreme temperature change.
• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor.
• Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information. May be occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others.

PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.