Trucking Safety Specialist

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and professional operation of company equipment and drivers handling flatbed, step‑deck, RGN, and heavy haul freight. This position focuses on advanced cargo securement, over‑dimensional regulations, and driver compliance. The specialist will also play a key role in driver onboarding and orientation, reinforcing company safety culture, and ensuring all new hires meet both DOT and company standards.

• Provide expertise in flatbed, heavy haul, and over‑dimensional cargo securement, including chains, binders, tarping, and specialized trailer configurations.
• Conduct hands‑on securement training and classroom instruction during onboarding and ongoing safety programs.
• Inspect driver loads, equipment, and securement practices to ensure compliance with FMCSA, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with new driver orientation, including modules on securement, trip planning, permits, HOS, PPE, and load configurations.
• Conduct field audits, ride‑alongs, and yard inspections to enforce compliance and support professional development.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to identify and correct unsafe equipment or behaviors.
• Perform post‑incident and roadside inspection reviews, issuing corrective action plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate training and audit documentation within the company safety systems.
• Assist in developing and updating securement manuals, driver guides, and orientation materials.
• Participate in safety meetings, driver coaching, and safety improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 5+ years of flatbed, heavy haul, or over‑dimensional transport experience.
• Expert knowledge of cargo securement best practices and oversize/overweight regulations.
• Strong familiarity with FMCSA regulations (Parts 383, 391, 393, and 395).
• Experience with pulling permits, route planning, and pilot/escort coordination is a plus.
• Prior safety, training, or compliance experience preferred.
• CDL Class A preferred (not required but strongly beneficial).
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety/ELD systems.
• Willingness to travel for field inspections, training, and incident support.