Transportation Safety Manager

Remote | Full-Time
 

Join QXO and Help Drive a Culture of Safety

At QXO, we're building a modern platform that transforms how industries operate by combining technology, operational excellence, and talented people. As we continue to grow, we're committed to creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations across our organization.

We're seeking a Manager, Transportation Safety to lead the execution of enterprise transportation safety programs within an assigned business unit. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by reducing risk, improving compliance, and strengthening our culture of safety across a nationwide operation.

What You'll Do

Transportation Safety Leadership

• Implement and support QXO's enterprise Transportation Safety Program within an assigned business unit.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other applicable transportation safety regulations.
• Administer and support programs related to driver qualification, hours-of-service compliance, collision mitigation, and telematics.
• Monitor transportation safety performance and identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness.
• Partner with business unit EHS teams to implement new safety processes, technologies, and initiatives.
• Support organizational change management and adoption of transportation safety best practices.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and EHS teams to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Identify operational risks and recommend effective controls to mitigate exposure.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field, providing coaching and support to operational leaders and employees.

Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver transportation safety training and learning programs.
• Promote safe driving behaviors through communication, coaching, engagement, and recognition.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field leaders on transportation safety and regulatory requirements.

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze safety performance metrics and KPIs.
• Utilize telematics, dashboards, and analytics tools to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support the deployment and adoption of transportation safety technologies, including camera systems, telematics platforms, and digital compliance tools.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership regarding program effectiveness and field needs.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet operations, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations.
• Experience implementing safety programs, policies, or technologies in a field-based environment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and technology skills with the ability to leverage data to improve performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHST, CDS, or equivalent.
• Experience with telematics platforms, fleet safety systems, and compliance technologies.
• Experience using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Legal assistance and identity protection services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)