A Safety Manager inspects work environments and procedures for health and safety concerns, and develops programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness. May specialize in a particular type of industry or in certain kind of safety and health risk, such as radiation, hazardous chemicals, or ergonomics. Works in offices, factories, or mines.
Safety & DOT Compliance ManagerElk Grove Village, IL Job Type:
Full-time, On-site Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00
PM Location:
Elk Grove Village, IL (on-site) About The Company Our client is a heavy-haul carrier based near Chicago, in business since 2020, running a fleet of ~50 trucks. We specialize in flatbed, step-deck, and RGN transportation of oversize/overweight freight across all 48 states and Alaska. The Role We're hiring a Safety & DOT Compliance Manager to own full
FMCSA/DOT
compliance for both carriers and build our safety department from the ground up. This role reports directly to the Owner and has real authority — not a support function. You'll run point on driver qualification, ELD/HOS monitoring, accident investigation, regulatory filings, and compliance audits, with full decision-making power over driver hiring, retention, and termination. What You'll Do Own full
FMCSA/DOT
compliance for two carriers under one management Gatekeep driver qualification: MVR, PSP, background checks, pre-employment drug testing, Clearinghouse queries — no driver dispatches until the DQ file is 100% complete Run safety orientation and quizzes for new drivers Monitor Samsara ELD/HOS data with immediate driver coaching Lead accident investigation and root-cause analysis within 5 business days; coordinate with insurers and brokers on cargo/liability claims Track DOT inspections, collect DVERs, and file DataQ challenges Manage compliance filings: UCR, Form 2290, IRP, state mileage (OR/KY/NM/CT/NY) Track CDL and medical card expirations with 30-day advance notices Handle driver offboarding, including device deactivation (PrePass/BestPass/ELD) Deliver a written daily End-of-Day recap and a weekly Safety Dashboard (SMS/CSA scores, inspections, accidents, pending DataQs, upcoming renewals) Build out SOPs and a checklist library as the department matures Eventually hire and lead a Safety Assistant as the team grows What We're Looking For 3+ years of hands-on
FMCSA/DOT
safety experience at a US interstate carrier Working command of DQ files, drug & alcohol program/Clearinghouse, roadside inspections, DataQ, and
IFTA/IRP/2290/MCS-150/UCR
filings Hands-on experience with Samsara (or comparable ELD/telematics) administration TMS experience (we use DataTruck) Fluent English, written and spoken — you'll be the primary point of contact with
FMCSA, DOT
officers, insurers, and brokers The backbone to hold the line on safety decisions, even under dispatch pressure No formal degree required Nice to have: Tenstreet/HireRight experience, DataTruck TMS, flatbed/open-deck background, multi-entity (multi-MC) carrier experience, Russian and/or Ukrainian language skills Why Join Us Real authority from day one — your safety calls are never overridden by dispatch Direct line to the Owner, with a clear weekly rhythm instead of micromanagement Quarterly performance bonuses tied to BASIC score improvement and claims reduction Company-funded certifications and continuing education (CDS/NATMI/CTSP) Clear growth path to building and leading your own Safety team 50% medical/dental coverage, paid vacation, expanded holiday schedule If you're someone who speaks in numbers and outcomes, makes decisions from data, and brings solutions instead of excuses — we want to hear from you
