Area Manager – Fleet Operations & Safety
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3652860
Date Posted: 9/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000
Description
Go to end ⇓We are seeking an Area Manager – Fleet Operations & Safety to oversee fleet safety, regulatory compliance, training, and operational performance across an assigned geographic area. This individual will provide leadership and direction to Fleet Trainers while ensuring drivers and fleet operations remain compliant with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
The Area Manager will analyze fleet and safety data, investigate incidents, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and make recommendations designed to improve safety, productivity, and overall fleet performance. Area Manager Job Description
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced military leader, transportation/fleet professional, or safety manager who enjoys leading people, developing training programs, solving operational problems, and working independently across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned geographic area and ensure compliance with company Fleet Operations requirements.
- Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Fleet Trainers.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on DOT and FMCSA requirements involving driver safety, Hours of Service (HOS), vehicle maintenance, Driver Qualification, and controlled substance/alcohol regulations.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, document findings, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Develop and deliver safety and operational training for management and drivers.
- Prepare and present training material in both one-on-one and large-group environments.
- Plan, schedule, and execute training events for approximately 50–100 employees.
- Assist with development of fleet safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Identify industry best practices to improve incident prevention and DOT compliance.
- Ensure vehicle camera systems remain operational.
- Travel on short notice for investigations, interventions, and training.
- Obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment. Area Manager Job Description
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience managing, training, and leading personnel.
- Strong leadership and employee-development capabilities.
- Ability to assess and prioritize multiple operational requirements.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable developing and delivering training to individuals and large groups.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, word-processing software, and presentation programs.
- Ability and willingness to travel for work.
- Ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment.
- Ability to repetitively lift and move products weighing approximately 7–20 lbs. Area Manager Job Description
Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience
- DOT/FMCSA compliance experience.
- Fleet operations or commercial transportation experience.
- Safety management or accident/incident investigation experience.
- Root cause analysis and corrective-action experience.
- Driver training or workforce training experience.
- CDL or previous commercial vehicle experience.
- Experience leading teams across multiple locations.
- Military leadership, transportation, logistics, safety, or operations experience.
- Experience analyzing operational/safety data and developing improvement initiatives.






















