Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Transportation Safety Manager – OTR Trucking | $70K–$90K | Home Daily
Location: Owatonna, MN
Pay: $70,000–$90,000 per year (based on experience)
About the Role:
We’re hiring a Transportation Safety Manager to lead the safety program for our Over-the-Road (OTR) trucking operations. This role is critical to keeping our drivers safe, our equipment moving, and our company compliant. If you have experience in DOT safety and want a hands-on role with a growing carrier, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer:
✅ Competitive salary based on experience
✅ Monday–Friday schedule
✅ Full benefits package
✅ Home every night
✅ Supportive, safety-first company culture
What You’ll Do:
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Manage compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and state transportation regulations
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Lead driver onboarding, orientation, and safety training
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Monitor ELD data, driver logs, and hours-of-service compliance
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Oversee accident investigations, implement safety improvements
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Conduct random/post-accident drug testing
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Audit maintenance logs, safety files, and inspection reports
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Track and report on CSA scores, violations, and safety KPIs
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Lead monthly safety meetings and coordinate annual training
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Work with dispatch and operations to resolve safety concerns
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Serve as point of contact for DOT audits, insurance reviews, and claims
What We’re Looking For:
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3+ years in transportation safety management (required)
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Strong working knowledge of DOT & FMCSA regulations
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Experience with driver training, ELD systems, and safety audits
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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CDL or OTR experience (a plus but not required)
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Safety certifications (CDS, NATMI, etc.) are a plus
Apply today and help us keep our drivers and roadways safe!