Senior Transportation Safety And Compliance Specialist

Job Description
Must be local or relocatable to the Ann Arbor area
Hybrid environment (Tuesday-Thursday in the office, Monday and Friday remote)
Come join a growing team as we have multiple openings with our Safety Team
The transportation safety and compliance specialist will assess a number of safety metrics, review regular operational practices, and monitor safety systems to assure that the company complies with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in the dedicated region.
This position will provide regional support, and will be the responsible party in the region for recording, reporting and escalating according to transportation safety metrics. They will spearhead data driven program improvement initiatives, training classes, lead workshops, and provide expert counsel on transportation safety issues. They will coordinate their responses with Risk and Legal departments as needed.
They will review internal and external measures of success (or failure), be able to competent to interact with FMCSR, DOT or CSA staff, programs and data as necessary for crash determinations, reviews, compliance scores, or audits.
Duties include:
Provide periodic compliance checks for FMCSA compliance relating to the fleet’s equipment- Including, but not limited to:
Files, Inspections, Markings, and Training.
Provide corrective coaching and support for centers based on accidents, incidents, compliance lapses, LYTX reviews or ELD compliance. Assist with root cause analysis determinations, and help centers form clear corrective action plans. Follow up to assure completion and improvement.
Coordinate with the relevant teams and/or carry out investigations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accidents and related workers comp injuries
Monitor and ensure proper determination and reporting for transportation accidents and injuries (both internally and externally to regulatory agencies)
Periodic verification for accuracy and follow-up of inspections performed by the logistics group to verify transportation associates are abiding by company procedures and policies. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Pre/Post Trip Inspections, Yard Protocol, Drivers Alert (800 call in numbers), Electronic On-board Recorder notifications, CSA Violations
Supports and instructs Safety Coordinators in both direct and train-the-trainer formats to ensure proper local competency on transportation safety methods, protocols, and assurance reviews.
Perform periodic review of transportation compliance audits to review trends and areas for improvement.
Lead weekly, monthly, daily safety meetings as required for business needs.
Provide regional support and guidance.
Provide leadership and direction in proactive transportation safety related activities.
Support leadership for all transportation safety related needs.
Conduct regular meetings with site delivery &
service coordinators todiscuss current trends and transportation safety initiatives.
Ensure consistency with company policy and expectations across the region of responsibility.
Provide relevant regional data and lead/attend weekly regional Safety calls.
Manage accident investigation, root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions for all sites in their region.
Perform center and region reviews to identify transportation safety needs and provide supporting coaching and training.