Battery Logistics Safety Inspector

Company Overview

Since its inception in 1995, FNS has been focused on providing the best total logistics services by implementing our core values: trust, communication, team play, challenge, and balance. Through trust, we can be a logistics partner that customers trust with a diverse group that works together based on a strong, unified belief. By communicating with and accommodating the voices of customers and co-workers we can deliver the best services.

Our team play is enhanced by the appreciation and cooperation with each other with a focus on a singular goal. Challenging the status quo and innovating, FNS is unafraid of failure and strives to develop and improve our processes. Work-life balance strives to provide individuals with happiness to achieve and grow together.

For 2025, we have set out to become one of the nation’s top 25 logistics companies with more than $1,500M in sales, with the best employee and customer satisfaction, and a network of over 100 different partners.

To achieve our goals, there is an emphasis on three traits of work. We promote a family‑like working environments allow us to help promote every member’s work‑life balance, allowing us to develop cooperation and care for one another like family. We are nominated by our customers whom we can grow with based on a trusting relationship between our services and our customers.

We specialize fields of work where professionals can nurture their talent, and we focus on every member’s work‑life balance so that members may cooperate and care for each other like family. Our core values are integral to the success and growth of FNS.

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Phoenix, AZ

Full Time

• Shift 1:
  Monday – Friday Day Shift (5am ~ 2pm)
• Shift 2:
  Monday – Friday Day Shift (2pm ~ 11pm)

The Battery Logistics Safety Inspector is responsible for ensuring the safe movement of lithium‑ion battery systems and ESS products by conducting comprehensive inspections of commercial vehicles, trailers, and transportation equipment before loading, departure, and arrival. This position serves as the final safety and compliance checkpoint to verify that all transportation equipment meets FNS standards, customer requirements, and applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations.

The Battery Logistics Safety Inspector has the authority to stop, reject, or delay any shipment when unsafe conditions or compliance deficiencies are identified.

Transportation Safety Inspection

• Conduct pre‑loading, pre‑departure, and arrival inspections of tractors, trailers, and heavy‑haul transportation equipment.
• Perform inspections using the approved Battery Pack Transportation Visual Safety Inspection Checklist.
• Inspect:
  Tires, wheels, and suspension;
  Trailer deck and structural integrity;
  Air and electrical connections;
  Lights, mirrors, and horn;
  Fluid leaks;
  Load securement devices;
  Trailer frame and welds;
  Oversize signs and warning flags;
  Trailer suitability for ESS Battery Pack transportation;
  Required transportation permits.

Battery Logistics Compliance

• Verify transportation equipment complies with:
  • FNS transportation procedures
  • Customer logistics requirements
  • DOT and FMCSA regulations
  • Heavy‑haul and oversize transportation standards
  • Internal battery transportation guidelines
• Confirm trailers are approved for transporting ESS Battery Packs and battery enclosures.
• Ensure proper load securement before shipment release.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete inspection reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Record deficiencies, corrective actions, and equipment conditions.
• Photograph safety concerns and maintain inspection records.
• Prepare daily inspection summaries and communicate recurring issues to management.
• Support customer and regulatory audits by maintaining accurate documentation.

Carrier & Driver Coordination

• Communicate inspection findings and corrective actions with drivers and carrier representatives.
• Coordinate with dispatch, yard operations, and transportation planners to resolve equipment deficiencies.
• Verify required permits and transportation documentation prior to shipment.

Operational Support

• Assist loading operations…