Manager, DOT Safety, Road Transport

Manager, DOT Safety, Road Transport US

Lancaster, TX

Nearest Major Market:
Dallas Nearest Secondary Market:
Fort Worth

The Manager, DOT Safety, Road Transport US is responsible for leading the organization's DOT safety and regulatory compliance programs across the U.S. Road Transport division. Reporting to the Director, Safety & Compliance, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for DOT safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position leads a team of Safety Specialists and partners closely with Operations, Driver Leaders, Human Resources, Fleet Maintenance, Equipment Control, Claims, and leadership to develop and implement safety programs, mitigate organizational risk, improve driver performance, and support safe, efficient transportation operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage a team of hourly Safety Specialists by establishing performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting employee development.
• Establish departmental priorities, assign workloads, and monitor performance to ensure timely execution of safety and compliance initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Serve as the primary DOT safety subject matter expert for Operations leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Support after-hours accident response and other safety-related matters as business needs require.

• DOT Compliance & Driver Qualification
• Lead the DOT safety and regulatory compliance program for the U.S. Road Transport division, ensuring compliance with all applicable FMCSA regulations and company policies.
• Oversee compliance related to Driver Qualification Files, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Vehicle Maintenance, accident reporting, CSA performance, and other DOT regulatory requirements.
• Ensure drivers meet all federal qualification requirements by overseeing Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs), PSP reports, Medical Examiner Certificates, CDL status, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and annual qualification reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Support DOT investigations, compliance reviews, regulatory audits, and roadside inspections while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.

• Driver Safety & Performance
• Monitor driver safety performance through Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), onboard camera systems, telematics, CSA data, and other safety technologies to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Driver Leaders and Human Resources to review safety events, provide coaching recommendations, and recommend appropriate corrective actions to address unsafe behaviors, regulatory violations, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to reduce recurring violations, improve driver safety performance, and promote safe operating practices.
• Support accident prevention initiatives, driver recognition programs, and company-wide safety campaigns.

• Accident Investigation & Risk Management
• Lead investigations involving DOT-recordable accidents, serious incidents, and other safety-related events.
• Conduct root cause analyses, determine accident preventability, and develop recommendations that reduce future incidents.
• Coordinate investigations with Claims, insurance carriers, Operations, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Monitor accident trends and recommend initiatives that improve fleet safety and reduce organizational risk.

• Safety Training & Continuous Improvement
• Oversee DOT safety orientation and regulatory compliance training for newly hired drivers.
• Develop and facilitate ongoing safety education, regulatory updates, and company-wide safety initiatives.
• Conduct internal DOT compliance audits, location safety reviews, and operational assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor safety scorecards, compliance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety to evaluate organizational performance.
• Analyze safety and compliance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements that strengthen safety performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects that support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent transportation or DOT safety experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive DOT safety, transportation…