Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 111215
Date Posted: 6/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cincinnati, OH
Category: Transportation
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Job Description
As a Safety Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the safety, compliance, and operational performance of a large commercial fleet. This position is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to plant managers, terminal managers, trainers, and drivers to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.
The successful candidate will conduct accident investigations, perform root cause analysis, coach drivers, develop training programs, and identify opportunities to improve fleet safety performance. This role is ideal for candidates with transportation, fleet operations, safety management, compliance, military transportation, or logistics leadership backgrounds who enjoy working directly with personnel in the field.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and transportation safety regulations to ensure fleet-wide compliance
- Monitor compliance with Hours of Service (HOS), driver qualification requirements, maintenance standards, controlled substance testing, and alcohol compliance programs
- Conduct accident investigations, document findings, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Identify safety risks, compliance concerns, and operational deficiencies while recommending and implementing solutions
- Perform ride-alongs with drivers to provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for drivers, managers, and operational personnel
- Assist with the development and implementation of fleet safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Analyze safety and compliance data, prepare reports, and recommend initiatives to improve fleet performance
- Research industry best practices, technologies, and systems to enhance safety and regulatory compliance
- Support incident prevention initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across fleet operations
- Collaborate with management teams to promote a culture of safety and accountability
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years of fleet safety, transportation safety, or regulatory compliance experience
- Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Familiarity with commercial truck maintenance and fleet operations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to travel extensively and work independently in field environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Military transportation, logistics, safety, or motor transport leadership experience
- Experience conducting accident investigations and root cause analysis
- Safety certifications or transportation compliance training
- Experience delivering classroom and field-based training programs
- Knowledge of fleet telematics, ELD systems, and driver monitoring technologies
- Experience developing safety policies and compliance programs
- Background in trucking, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or transportation operations
