Corporate Safety Manager, Fleet

The Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for leading the company’s fleet safety program across all operations, including service vehicles, delivery trucks, and project-based equipment. This role drives a proactive, data-driven approach to reducing motor vehicle incidents, with a strong focus on driver behavior, telematics, and leadership accountability. The Fleet Safety Manager partners with operations, safety, fleet services, Risk Management and leadership teams to ensure safe driving practices are embedded into daily work.

• Lead and manage the company-wide fleet safety program
• Own telematics systems and analyze driver behavior trends
• Develop driver scoreprogramand accountability programs
• Deliver driver safety training and ensure compliance
• Develop and drive recognition program.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Develop and enforce fleet safety policies in partnership with local Division Field Ops teams.
• Partner with fleet teams to ensure safe vehicle operation
• Partner with Fleet Manager to research and recommend vehicle safety features and equipment
• Track and report safety KPIs to leadership
• Collaborate across operations, safety, HR and Risk Management

• 5–10+ years in fleet safety, transportation, or safety management
• Knowledge of driver safety practices and telematics systems

• Experience with telematics platforms (e.g., Samsara)
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Safety certifications such as CSP or CHST
• Leadership and influence
• Coaching and accountability
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Reduction inat-fault vehicle incidents
• Improvement in driver safety scores
• Decrease in high-risk driving behaviors
• Increase in training and inspection completion rates

• Data-driven decision making
• Leadership and influence
• Coaching and accountability
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving and analysis

• Reduction inat-fault vehicle incidents
• Improvement in driver safety scores
• Decrease in high-risk driving behaviors
• Increase in training and inspection completion rates

• Reports to:
  
  VP of EHS
• Works closely with:
  Operations Leaders, Fleet Manager, HR, Software Manager, Safety Director, Division Safety Directors and Risk Management

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location Dallas, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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