DOT Safety Manager

Location: Palmer

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a DOT Safety Manager For quick apply, please reach out to Allan Angeles Call:  / Email:  Open for W2 candidates only

Work Location:

8050 N I-45 Service Road, Palmer, TX 75152

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Palmer, Texas area Safety & Compliance Manager What You Will Do Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to help shape the future of safe, compliant, and autonomous transportation. The client is developing innovative transportation solutions that combine the proven principles of commercial motor vehicle safety with next-generation autonomous technology. Our client is a stand-alone operating company focused on the safe deployment and operation of autonomous transportation solutions across North America.

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager who will play a critical role in supporting operational readiness, regulatory compliance, safety governance, and continuous improvement throughout our organization. The Safety & Compliance Manager serves as a key leader within the Safety Department and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of safety and compliance programs supporting both commercial motor vehicle operations and autonomous transportation operations.

This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Uptime, Human Resources, Customer Success, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management Develop, implement, and maintain safety and compliance programs supporting company operations.

Interpret and apply FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and applicable state regulations.

Monitor organizational compliance through audits, inspections, observations, and performance reviews.

Maintain oversight of Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), Hours-of-Service compliance, vehicle records, accident registers, drug and alcohol program requirements, and maintenance compliance documentation.

Coordinate responses to regulatory audits, investigations, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Monitor industry regulatory developments and recommend changes to company programs and procedures as required. Operational Safety & Autonomous Transportation Participate in Operational Safety Assessments (OSAs), Safety Compliance Reviews (SCRs), and operational readiness reviews for new routes, facilities, and transportation deployments.

Support the development, maintenance, review, and validation of Operational Safety Case evidence and assurance activities.

Evaluate operational hazards and risks associated with autonomous transportation operations and recommend mitigation strategies.

Support launch-readiness reviews and operational change-management activities.

Coordinate safety interfaces between operational teams, engineering organizations, technology partners, and third-party service providers.

Assist with investigations involving autonomous vehicle operations, system interventions, operational anomalies, and safety-related incidents Governance, Auditing & Continuous Improvement Lead internal compliance audits and operational safety assessments.

Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and track resolution of findings.

Analyze compliance trends, performance metrics, incidents, inspections, audits, and operational observations.

Conduct periodic management reviews of program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Support development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across safety and compliance programs.

Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries regarding safety performance and regulatory compliance. Incident Response & Investigation Participate in incident management, emergency response, and crisis-management activities.

Lead or support investigations involving vehicle incidents, injuries, property damage, regulatory events, and operational disruptions.

Coordinate root-cause analyses and corrective action development.

Maintain OSHA reporting and injury recordkeeping requirements.

Ensure proper evidence preservation, documentation, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements Training & Personnel Qualification Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness training programs.

Maintain training records and…