Find & Apply For Safety Manager Jobs in Wakarusa, Indiana

Pay Summary $50,000-$65,000 per year, based on previous experience and qualifications. Position Summary Horizon Transport is seeking an experienced transportation safety and compliance professional to serve as Assistant Safety Director. Reporting to the Vice President of Risk Management, this hands-on position helps oversee

DOT/FMCSA

compliance, driver training, accident response, and safety performance for approximately 1,400 independent contractor drivers. Horizon has been a 100% employee-owned ESOP company since 2023 . When you join Horizon, you're not just an employee—you're an owner. Primary Responsibilities Monitor compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and state transportation regulations. Maintain and audit driver qualification files, ELD data, Hours-of-Service reports, vehicle records, and accident documentation. Review log violations, DOT inspections, CSA performance, safety KPIs, and accident trends. Communicate with drivers regarding violations, retraining, corrective actions, accidents, damages, and other compliance matters. Assist with DOT audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and corrective-action plans. Investigate accidents, injuries, damages, and near misses; prepare reports and recommend preventive measures. Conduct compliance inspections of contractor trucks and equipment as needed. Develop and lead driver orientation, Safety School, logging classes, recurring safety training, and

S.M.A.R.T.

simulator courses. Work with Operations and Human Resources on driver coaching, retraining, disciplinary action, assignment blocks, and lease terminations involving serious safety concerns. Maintain the contractor handbook, safety policies, training records, and required documentation. Guide safety coordinators, driver trainers, and support personnel as assigned. Serve as backup to the Safety Director and participate in the emergency after-hours call rotation. Respond to current safety-related emails and voicemails by the end of each business day. Qualifications At least two years of trucking safety, DOT compliance, fleet compliance, or transportation risk-management experience. Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations. Experience with driver qualification files, ELD and HOS compliance, DOT inspections, CSA data, accident investigations, or driver training. Strong judgment, organization, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to handle difficult driver conversations professionally and consistently. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Availability to work full-time on-site in Wakarusa and participate in an after-hours rotation.

A CDL, NATMI

certification, driver-training experience, or previous experience with an RV transportation or independent-contractor fleet is preferred. About Horizon Transport Since 1984, Horizon Transport has been a leader in RV transportation, with the capacity to deliver as many as 80,000 vehicles annually. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees share in the responsibility and rewards of building a safe, dependable, and successful organization. If you have hands-on transportation safety and DOT compliance experience and are ready to grow as both a leader and an employee-owner, we invite you to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations? Are you able to work full-time, on-site in Wakarusa, Indiana? Do you have experience training or coaching drivers or transportation staff? Do you have experience with ELD and Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance?

Experience:

Trucking safety, DOT, fleet compliance, or risk management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person