Head of safety in trucking company

We are a company with over 15 years of experience in the U.S. trucking industry. Over the past 2 years, we have expanded our fleet from 20 to 78 trucks and continue to grow.

Due to this expansion, we are looking for a Safety Team Lead to join our team. If you want to work in a dynamic company with real career growth opportunities — you’re in the right place.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proactivity: the ability to identify problems and take initiative without waiting for instructions
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to organize team workflows
• Ability to resolve conflicts independently
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication skills: polite, open, yet assertive communication with the team, drivers, and partners
• Stress resilience and emotional stability
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Loyalty and a long-term mindset
• Curiosity about the technical aspects of trucks and vehicles

Key Responsibilities

Organize and oversee the following key areas:

• 24/7 driver support
• Documentation, safety & compliance
• Transportation cost control and analysis

24/7 Driver Support (including):

• Shift scheduling and coordination between shifts
• Handling critical cases and emergency situations
• Coordinating with the Fleet Manager on scheduled maintenance
• Defining SLAs for key processes and ensuring compliance

Documentation, Safety & Compliance (including):

• Managing logbooks
• Ensuring drivers have all required documentation
• Monitoring safe driving practices and speed compliance
• Preparing accident reports and coordinating with third parties (safety outsource companies, insurance providers)
• Entering data for new drivers and equipment into the TMS
• Driver onboarding, including document signing and organizing drug tests, etc.

Cost Control & Optimization

• Monitoring and analyzing transportation costs
• Developing corrective actions to optimize expenses (fuel, repairs, etc.)

Process Improvement

• Leading initiatives to improve department performance
• Developing and maintaining dashboards to track key safety team metrics

Key Requirements

• Experience: 1+ year in a large U.S. trucking company, or experience as an auto service manager/mechanic; CDL driver experience is a plus
• Technical skills: solid understanding of vehicle/truck mechanics; knowledge of U.S. safety regulations is a plus

What We Offer

• Remote full-time position
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary — to be discussed during the interview
• 2-month probation period

We offer more than just a job — we provide an opportunity to take control of your career, grow professionally, and increase your income as your responsibilities expand.

Pay: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00 per week

Work Location: Remote