Manager, DOT Safety – Road Transport

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Manager, DOT Safety ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and leading safety initiatives in Road Transport. Collaborating with operational teams to foster a culture of safety and accountability.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeLancaster • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, develop, and manage a team of hourly Safety Specialists by establishing performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting employee development.
Establish departmental priorities, assign workloads, and monitor performance to ensure timely execution of safety and compliance initiatives.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Serve as the primary DOT safety subject matter expert for Operations leadership and cross-functional business partners.
Support after-hours accident response and other safety-related matters as business needs require.
Lead the DOT safety and regulatory compliance program for the U.S. Road Transport division, ensuring compliance with all applicable FMCSA regulations and company policies.
Oversee compliance related to Driver Qualification Files, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Vehicle Maintenance, accident reporting, CSA performance, and other DOT regulatory requirements.
Ensure drivers meet all federal qualification requirements by overseeing Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs), PSP reports, Medical Examiner Certificates, CDL status, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and annual qualification reviews.
Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
Support DOT investigations, compliance reviews, regulatory audits, and roadside inspections while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
Monitor driver safety performance through Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), onboard camera systems, telematics, CSA data, and other safety technologies to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Partner with Driver Leaders and Human Resources to review safety events, provide coaching recommendations, and recommend appropriate corrective actions to address unsafe behaviors, regulatory violations, and opportunities for performance improvement.
Collaborate with Operations leadership to reduce recurring violations, improve driver safety performance, and promote safe operating practices.
Support accident prevention initiatives, driver recognition programs, and company-wide safety campaigns.
Lead investigations involving DOT-recordable accidents, serious incidents, and other safety-related events. Conduct root cause analyses, determine accident preventability, and develop recommendations that reduce future incidents.
Monitor accident trends and recommend initiatives that improve fleet safety and reduce organizational risk.
Oversee DOT safety orientation and regulatory compliance training for newly hired drivers. Develop and facilitate ongoing safety education, regulatory updates, and company-wide safety initiatives.
Conduct internal DOT compliance audits, location safety reviews, and operational assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop and monitor safety scorecards, compliance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety to evaluate organizational performance.
Analyze safety and compliance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements that strengthen safety performance and operational effectiveness.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects that support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent transportation or DOT safety experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive DOT safety, transportation safety, or regulatory compliance experience.
Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience managing employees or safety teams.
Strong working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA) and DOT compliance requirements.
Experience managing Driver Qualification programs, DOT compliance initiatives, regulatory audits, and accident investigations.
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to travel as business needs require.
Experience supporting multi-site transportation operations or a geographically dispersed driver workforce (preferred).
Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL-A) (preferred).
Certified Director of Safety (CDS) (preferred).
Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Safety Policy DevelopmentDriver Qualification ProgramsRegulatory Compliance InitiativesData Analysis for Safety PerformanceProcess Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL-A)Certified Director of Safety (CDS)Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS)