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Shea's Towing
Transportation Safety Manager
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A Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all transportation safety matters, legislative and regulatory, relating to an organization's day to day operations. Will provide specialist advice to the management and employees of the organization. May organize training to improve employee understanding of best transportation safety practice.
$63,480 / year median in Rhode Island
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Transportation Safety Manager Shea's Towing Cumberland, RI Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Commercial driving instruction Defensive driving instruction Incident reporting compliance Vehicle inspections Performance dashboards Investigations regulatory compliance Incident management Automotive preventive maintenance inspections Safety inspections for hazard identification 5 years Safety regulations Corporate training Incident management software Filing Metrics Reporting Load securement Senior driver instruction Performing regular vehicle safety checks Fleet compliance management Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour CDL Fleet management Traffic safety instruction Occupational safety metrics reporting Records management Data analysis for accident investigation Compliance training programs Dangerous goods Drug and alcohol testing regulations Driver behavior monitoring Full Job Description Overview Lead and maintain all transportation safety, compliance, and driver-training programs for Shea's Towing. Develop and enforce policies, analyze incidents, manage DOT and state regulatory compliance, oversee vehicle and equipment safety inspections, shop site inspections, and promote a safety-first culture across towing, recovery, and transport, shop operations. Essential Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the company's transportation safety management system and written safety policies. Ensure compliance with federal (FMCSA, DOT) and Rhode Island transportation, hazardous materials, licensing and permitting regulations. Manage driver qualification files, background checks, MVRs, CDL endorsements, drug & alcohol testing records, and certifications. Create, deliver, and document driver training and safety education (defensive driving, load securement, safe towing/recovery, distracted driving prevention). Conduct regular vehicle/equipment inspection programs, oversee preventive maintenance compliance, and oversee shop/ yard locations. Investigate accidents and near-misses; prepare root-cause analyses, corrective action plans, and required reports for carriers/insurers/regulators. Monitor safety metrics (crash rate, incident frequency, CSA scores), prepare monthly/quarterly safety reports, and recommend improvements. Lead safety meetings, safety incentive programs, and safety communications; foster continuous safety improvement. Coordinate drug & alcohol testing program and work with third-party administrators for testing and chain-of-custody compliance. Qualifications 5+ years' experience in transportation safety, fleet safety management, or regulatory compliance; towing/recovery industry experience strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of