Director of Safety

DMT Trucking is a specialized flatbed operation, and part of the PS Logistics family of companies.

DMT currently runs over 250 trucks and almost 375 trailers from our three terminals in Starke, FL, Camden, AL, and Broken Bow, OK. DMT Trucking provides safe and reliable transportation to customers across the eastern half of the United States, and is unique to any other PS Logistics owned company in that its fleet of over the road trailers is comprised of all 53-foot trailers.

Our mission at DMT Trucking is to operate our fleet safely and to take care of our employees and our customers. We use the following daily goals to stay focused on and achieve our mission:

1. We will operate our fleet safely and protect those who are sharing the roadways with us.
2. We will treat our employees fairly and with respect and provide them with the resources needed to be successful.
3. We will provide our customers with a level of service that is worthy of recommendation.

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.

• Manage the day to day Safety Dept of DMT.

• Manage personnel

• Make safety decisions.

• Talk to drivers daily who may need training or intervention.

• We will operate our fleet safely and protect those who are sharing the roadways with us.
• We will treat our employees fairly and with respect and provide them with the resources needed to be successful.
• We will provide our customers with a level of service that is worthy of recommendation.
• 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.)

Would like someone who has transportation background. Safety experience a plus, but not necessary.

High School Diploma/GED

1 - 3 years

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.