Safety Supervisor

About CRST

CRST is one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, providing a wide range of transportation solutions across North America. This role sits within our Flatbed Solutions business unit and partners with independent contractors, agents, Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, and support teams to help promote safe, compliant operations across the business. The role supports safety programs, training, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts that help protect people, equipment, and our customers.

If you're passionate about transportation safety and enjoy working directly with people, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You'll help support safe operating practices across Flatbed Solutions by delivering training, reviewing safety trends, conducting evaluations and inspections, and partnering with independent contractors, agents, and operational teams to address risks before they become problems. This is a highly visible role where you'll spend time educating, coaching, evaluating, and helping others apply safety best practices in real-world situations.

• Location
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  Onsite in Birmingham, AL
• Job Schedule
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  Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 7:00 AM-4:00 PM)
• Compensation
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  Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits
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  Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

• Deliver and support safety orientation, recurring training, and educational programs for independent contractors, agents, trainers, and support teams
• Review inspections, citations, incidents, and safety information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate safety, regulatory, contractual, and operating requirements while coordinating appropriate follow-up activities
• Conduct safety observations, ride-alongs, operating evaluations, and field assessments
• Inspect equipment, loads, freight securement, yards, facilities, and operational areas to identify potential safety concerns
• Maintain training, inspection, qualification, and compliance documentation
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, independent contractors, agents, and support teams to promote consistent safety practices across the business
• Recommend practical improvements to training, communication, equipment, and operating practices based on safety findings
• Review and provide guidance to independent contractors, agents, and internal staff on open deck cargo securement, and permitted over-dimensional loads
• Support Gold Standard safety performance through education, prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Safety concerns are identified early and addressed through effective follow-up
• Training programs are delivered consistently and documentation is accurate and complete
• Independent contractors, agents, and support teams understand and apply safety expectations
• Safety trends are analyzed proactively and used to improve operating practices
• Strong partnerships are built across teams to support a culture of safety and accountability
• Compliance requirements are consistently met while supporting efficient operations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in transportation safety, fleet operations, regulatory compliance, training, or a related field
• Experience in open deck load securement, and with permitted over-dimensional size and weight freight
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation safety requirements
• Ability…