Department:
Safety Training & Risk ManagementJob Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Safety Fleet Supervisor is a front-line manager responsible for providing training direction and safety coaching to a fleet of long-haul drivers with the goal of reducing overall risk. Work is accomplished in tandem with Fleet Managers and other leadership on the Operations floor, collaboratively focusing on safety related items (preventable accidents, citizen complaints, hard braking events, tickets, etc.) and compliance matters regarding specific drivers.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities:
Directly influencing the safety behavior, driving performance and knowledge base of your fleet
Reviewing contributing factors to accidents and violations to determine focus areas for remediation, prevention and risk management
Addressing trending problem areas with timely coaching and intervention
Responding to questions regarding policies, procedures, best practices, FMCSR/CSA interpretations, etc.
Providing weather updates to drivers and office associates
Setting up drug and alcohol screening as necessary
Regular and ad-hoc reporting
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
In-depth working knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly organized and communicative - must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
Ability to perform in an environment with ambiguous situations, rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
Proven record of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations
High degree of initiative and independent execution. You can thrive as a team player but are also driven by autonomy
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Decision making
Public speaking
Communication
Safety compliance
Knowledge evaluation
Training and re-training
Incident investigation
Policy interpretation
Constructive feedback
Coaching
Documentation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of experience working in transportation, motor carrier experience, and/or experience with DOT
Workshift:
M-F (Weekend Rotation) (United States of America)Education:
In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.
Skills Required
- In-depth working knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations
- At least 2 years of experience in transportation, motor carrier operations, and/or DOT-related work
- Highly organized and communicative; able to interact effectively internally and externally
- Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity, changing priorities, and competing deadlines
- Proven ability to make well-informed decisions in routine and emergency situations
- High initiative and independent execution while working collaboratively
What We Do
Stevens Transport, Inc. is recognized as one of North America's premier temperature-controlled freight carriers.
