Safety Manager - HAZMAT OTR TRUCKING COMPANY

Xpress trans inc
Melrose Park, IL

Prestige Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and regulatory compliance within our commercial trucking operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety performance, and reducing operational risk across an asset-based fleet.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in building a strong culture of accountability and safety within transportation operations, including hazardous materials compliance and handling procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials transportation regulations
  • Conduct safety audits, vehicle inspections, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Develop, implement, and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
  • Monitor driver behavior, ELD/log compliance, CSA scores, and overall safety performance
  • Ensure proper hazardous materials handling, placarding, documentation, storage, and transportation compliance
  • Lead driver onboarding, safety training, hazmat awareness training, coaching, and corrective action programs
  • Maintain accurate safety records, compliance documentation, training logs, and reporting systems
  • Partner with operations leadership to reduce risk and improve fleet safety outcomes
  • Track and analyze safety metrics, including violations, incidents, preventable accidents, and compliance trends
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all certifications, licensing, hazmat requirements, and regulatory standards
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance
  • Strong working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials regulations required
  • Prior experience in a trucking, transportation, or logistics environment required
  • Experience managing hazmat transportation compliance and driver safety programs preferred
  • Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement
  • Experience managing driver performance and implementing real-world safety programs
  • Ability to develop and execute corrective action plans and safety initiatives
  • Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced fleet or operations environment
  • Experience with ELD systems, CSA management, and fleet safety software preferred

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Pay: $82,695.20 - $99,589.92 per year

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-05-21

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