Job Description

Job Overview

This position is responsible for leading the safety and compliance efforts of the Divisional Safety Teams and partnering with their operational counterparts to promote the safety culture within their Division, achieve accident/injury reduction, ensure DOT compliance, maintain CSA BASIC scores below intervention thresholds and support Driver Orientation.  This position will also drive operational accountability to ensure driver and company compliance with all company and governing regulations. 

What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)

• • Lead divisional safety team members and direct efforts necessary to achieve safety goals and objectives. 
  • Review and analyze data to identify necessary safety and compliance trends and develop action plans for divisional safety teams and operational teams to address issues. 
  • Develop and lead non-routine safety and awareness training
  • Conduct primary root cause analysis/assign preventability for collisions
  • Continually build the safety culture within your division
  • Coach on risk associated behavior
  • Develop reports and analyze data to measure safety performance

What you need to succeed (Qualifications, experience, skills, attributes)

• • Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years of management experience in transportation safety, or 3+ years of management experience. 
  • 2+ years of experience working with spreadsheet, word processing, and other applications skills
  • Good verbal and written communication, reading, organizational, presentation, interpersonal and team building skills, and reasoning, problem solving and analytical ability

  Preferred Skills

  • Advanced ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Class A CDL
  • Previous OTR experience preferred
  • Smith System Defensive Driving Certification preferred
  • Knowledge and general understanding of all aspects of transportation logistics business.
  • Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
  • Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.

Benefits:

Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

Dental

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

401(k)

The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

At USA Truck, you’re more than part of a company – you’re part of a team that keeps America moving. Every mile we run, and every load we deliver is powered by dedicated professionals who take pride in what they do. We build careers, not just fill positions, giving you the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a real impact. Your experience and perspective matter, and together we deliver reliable, high-quality service safely and with purpose .  USA Truck. Here to move. Here to grow. Here to lead.

DB Schenker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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