# Safety Manager, Trucking & Fleet Operations (DOT Compliance)

> AlphaX · Glenwood, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

**Salary:** USD 72,000–75,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to join our team and lead fleet safety and compliance within our commercial trucking operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety, and reducing operational risk across our asset-based fleet. We are looking for someone with broad, hands-on trucking safety experience who can independently own the safety function, driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

### Responsibilities

-   Oversee our fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
-   Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action.
-   Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
-   Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure regulatory adherence.
-   Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans.
-   Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
-   Partner with our operations team to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance.
-   Track safety metrics, including violations, incidents, and scores, and implement improvement initiatives.
-   Ensure all certifications and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

## Requirements

-   3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance.
-   Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (required).
-   Experience in a trucking or logistics environment (required).
-   Broad, hands-on trucking safety experience with the ability to manage the safety function independently.
-   Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement.
-   Ability to manage driver behavior and real-world safety programs.
-   Experience developing and implementing safety policies and corrective actions.
-   Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce standards.
-   Comfortable working on-site in a fleet and operations environment.

## Benefits

-   $72K–$75K base salary.
-   Health insurance and benefits package.
-   Retirement plan options.
-   Paid time off.
-   The opportunity to directly impact our fleet safety, compliance, and operational performance.

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