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

> AlphaX · Glenwood, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-31

**Salary:** USD 72,000–75,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a 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 an asset-based fleet. The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on trucking safety experience and can independently own the safety function, driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

-   Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
-   Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations (root cause + 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 operations to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance
-   Track safety metrics (violations, incidents, 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/operations environment

## Benefits

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

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaX](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/FA09B9A6AF/apply)

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