Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager

RXO

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of related experience in transportation/logistics
  • Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR and OSHA 29 CFR regulations
  • At least 3 years of safety and DOT experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement safety programs supporting DOT/FMCSA and OSHA compliance
  • Collaborate with terminal and field leadership to promote a proactive safety culture
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Lead accident and incident investigations and root cause analyses
  • Maintain OSHA records and manage employee injury reporting
  • Conduct audits of driver compliance and accident documentation
  • Support driver qualification programs and electronic logging compliance
  • Facilitate safety training for personnel across the organization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Pre-tax accounts for eligible expenses
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career and Leadership Development Programs
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Full Job Description
As a Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager at RXO, you will lead safety and compliance, overseeing our regional safety and safety administration teams. We operate fixed assets and trucks across the US for a variety of customers. You'll also work closely with our drivers, warehouse workers, and leadership team as well as third-party vendors, terminals, and independent contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA and FMCSA/DOT requirements while leading safety programs and ensuring an overall culture of safety within the business. This is a great opportunity and a fast growing and exciting business within RXO.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Partner with the Safety Director to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs and policies that support DOT/FMCSA, and OSHA compliance across terminals, drivers, and dock operations.
  • Collaborate with terminal, drivers and field leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture while establishing measurable criteria to track and improve safety performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations.
  • Lead and oversee accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Maintain OSHA records, manage employee injury reporting, and support workers' compensation coordination.
  • Conduct audits of qualification files, accident files, roadside inspection documentation, and driver compliance records.
  • Support driver qualification and compliance programs, including CDL and CSA monitoring, drug and alcohol program adherence, and electronic logging (ELOG) compliance.
  • Facilitate new hire and refresher safety training for drivers, warehouse personnel, and field staff.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for third-party safety and compliance vendors, ensuring timely data integrity and reporting accuracy.
  • Support customer and leadership reporting by compiling, analyzing, and communicating safety performance metrics.
  • Assist with driver, vehicle, and company permitting and regulatory filings as needed.


At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 5 years related experience in transportation/logistics.
  • Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR, and OSHA 29 CFR regulations


It'd be great if you also have:
  • At least 3 years of safety and DOT experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics and/or related field
  • Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations e.g., Injury and Reporting, ELOGs and HOS regulations
  • Proven experience identifying and resolving business problems
  • Experience developing actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results
  • Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization
  • Solid experience using a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures
  • Solid presentation skills
  • Experience taking calculated risks and making strategic, results-oriented decisions while accepting responsibility for the results (positive or negative)


Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career and Leadership Development Programs
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days


Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step
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