Director of Safety

Diamond State Trucking is a small, but fast growing, people oriented trucking company that is committed to excellence. We were founded in 1928, and joined the PS Logistics family in July of 2020. We now have a fleet of 45 trucks containing Company, Lease Purchase, and Owner Operators, pulling 60 flatbed and conestoga trailers.

Diamond State Trucking, headquartered in Malvern, AR, has an exemplary safety record, long-term customers, and a fleet of excellent drivers. We focus on safety, performance, and customer service, all of which are driven by our strong family atmosphere.

We have an aggressive growth plan and are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.

We know the success of our customers, employees, and our entire company starts with our drivers. This is why we do all we can to ensure drivers are satisfied, supported, and respected. Our focus on our drivers allows us to provide efficient flatbed shipping services, enabling success for each and every one of our customers.

The Director of Safety will direct and manage all safety objectives and processes throughout all levels of the Company. You will be actively involved daily in activities ensuring safety awareness and promoting safety culture.

• Ensuring all drivers are fully trained and knowledgeable of all safety risks associated with their job
• Investigating safety related issues (i.e. accidents, traffic violations, damages, workers comp claims) to ensure safety standards are adhered to and re-educating or terminating as required
• Managing processes to ensure all drug screens, random testing and other insurance related testing is performed regularly
• Administrating legal compliance with respect to OSHA, DOT, FMLA & Workers Comp under direction of the COO
• Attending unemployment hearings or other legal proceedings regarding employment
• Ensuring personnel files (medical, insurance, benefits) are maintained
• Administrating all employee insurance forms including COBRA
• Monthly reporting on OSHA, Life Insurance, Accidents (for Driver Managers), Monthly Staff Turnover, Owner Operator Physical Damage and Bobtail Report
• Oversee selections for awards (Driver of the Month, Safety Award, etc.) and holding quarterly safety meetings
• Performing reviews (OSHA, MVR, Health Insurance Check, etc.)

Mcleod Software knowledge

 Previous Safety related experience

Must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values.  They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Director of Safety must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.  Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for all benefits, including Health. To view a list of our benefits, please visit our website http://www.pstrans.com/

This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression.  This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. 

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.