Einride Logistics Inc. is a transportation company operating as a federally regulated motor carrier across multiple states, running a mixed fleet of conventional diesel and battery-electric commercial vehicles. We are hiring our first dedicated Environmental Health & Safety leader to own the safety and regulatory compliance program end to end.
This is a builder's role, not a caretaker's. You will own DOT/FMCSA compliance, driver and fleet safety, and environmental compliance for the entire operation - writing the policies, standing up the systems, training the people, and answering for the numbers. You will be the company's subject-matter authority in front of regulators, auditors, insurers, and customers, and a visible safety partner to drivers and terminal teams in the field.
You will:DOT & FMCSA Regulatory Compliance- Own the DOT compliance program across all operating authorities and states, ensuring adherence to 49 CFR Parts 380-399 and maintaining audit-ready records at all times.
- Manage driver qualification vendor and supplier end to end - MVRs, medical certificates, road tests, employment verifications, and annual reviews of driving records - including the annual MVR review required under Part 391.
- Administer Hours of Service compliance, including ELD program management, log auditing, exception review, and coaching on false-log and form-and-manner violations.
- Run the DOT drug and alcohol testing program supplier / vendor under 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 382: pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing; serve as the company's Designated Employer Representative (DER).
- Manage FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse obligations, including full pre-employment queries, annual limited queries for every driver, and timely reporting of violations and return-to-duty information.
- Monitor and improve CSA/SMS performance across all compliance categories - Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, Hours of Service, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance (Driver-Observed), Driver Fitness, and HM - using roadside inspection data to target intervention before FMCSA does.
- Oversee vehicle compliance records, including annual inspections, DVIRs, preventive maintenance documentation, and out-of-service violation follow-up in partnership with Fleet Maintenance.
Fleet Safety & Driver Training- Design and run the driver safety program, from new-hire onboarding and entry-level driver training (ELDT) through ongoing professional development.
- Own the telematics and camera program - set event thresholds, review footage, and build a coaching workflow that changes behavior rather than simply generating reports.
- Chair the accident review committee, determining preventability, identifying root causes, and driving corrective action to closure.
- Lead incident investigation and response for collisions, injuries, and near misses, including post-accident testing decisions, scene documentation, and DOT-recordable determination.
- Develop targeted countermeasures for the company's highest-frequency and highest-severity loss types, and measure whether they actually work.
- Partner with Recruiting and Operations on driver hiring standards, ride-alongs, probationary reviews, and progressive discipline where safety performance falls short.
- Manage workers' compensation and liability claims in coordination with insurers and legal, including return-to-work coordination and reserve management.
Program Leadership & Safety Culture- Write and maintain the safety management system - policies, SOPs, the driver handbook, and the corrective action process - and keep them current as regulations and operations change.
- Build safety reporting and dashboards that give leadership a clear view of leading and lagging indicators, not just an accident count after the fact.
- Deliver training in the field, not just from a desk - terminal walkthroughs, toolbox talks, driver meetings, and hands-on coaching.
- Establish a near-miss and hazard reporting channel that drivers and technicians actually trust and use.
- Advise executive leadership on safety risk, including the risk implications of new lanes, customers, sites, and equipment before commitments are made.
- Scale the function - define the structure, tools, and headcount the EH&S program will need as the network grows, and build the team.
We expect you to:- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, transportation, logistics, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of progressive EH&S or safety and compliance experience, with at least 3 years in trucking, fleet, or another DOT-regulated transportation environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 40, 382, 383, 387, 390-399) applied in a live operation, not solely in theory.
- Direct experience managing CSA/SMS performance and the DataQs process.
- Hands-on experience with ELD and telematics platforms and driver coaching programs (e.g., Samsara, Motive, Lytx, Netradyne, or Geotab).
- Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis through to corrective action.
- Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to travel to operating sites, including occasional short-notice travel following a significant incident.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Preferred Qualifications- Preferred experience with battery-electric commercial vehicles, high-voltage systems, or EV charging infrastructure.
- Multi-state environmental compliance experience, including hazardous waste generator obligations.
- Experience supporting autonomous, automated, or other emerging vehicle technology programs.
- Class A CDL, or substantial experience working directly with CDL drivers.
- Experience building an EH&S function from the ground up in a growing organization.
- Working knowledge of hazmat requirements under 49 CFR Parts 171-180 (if the operation adds hazmat freight).
This is a full-time position based in the US, ideally in; Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, or Los Angeles. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.
