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

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

$72K-$75K base salary

Health insurance + advantages package

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Opportunity to directly impact fleet safety, compliance, and operational performance

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📌 Safety Manager, Trucking & Fleet Operations (DOT Compliance) (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 AlphaX
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador