Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager at 1850 JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY — Hebron, KY

As a Fleet & Warehouse Safety Manager at RXO, you will lead safety and compliance, overseeing our regional safety and safety administration teams. We operate fixed assets and trucks across the US for a variety of customers. You’ll also work closely with our drivers, warehouse workers, and leadership team as well as third-party vendors, terminals, and independent contractors to ensure compliance with OSHA and FMCSA/DOT requirements while leading safety programs and ensuring an overall culture of safety within the business. This is a great opportunity and a fast growing and exciting business within RXO.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Partner with the Safety Director to develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs and policies that support DOT/FMCSA, and OSHA compliance across terminals, drivers, and dock operations.
• Collaborate with terminal, drivers and field leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture while establishing measurable criteria to track and improve safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations.
• Lead and oversee accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain OSHA records, manage employee injury reporting, and support workers’ compensation coordination.
• Conduct audits of qualification files, accident files, roadside inspection documentation, and driver compliance records.
• Support driver qualification and compliance programs, including CDL and CSA monitoring, drug and alcohol program adherence, and electronic logging (ELOG) compliance.
• Facilitate new hire and refresher safety training for drivers, warehouse personnel, and field staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third-party safety and compliance vendors, ensuring timely data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Support customer and leadership reporting by compiling, analyzing, and communicating safety performance metrics.
• Assist with driver, vehicle, and company permitting and regulatory filings as needed.

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 5 years related experience in transportation/logistics.
• Experience with FMCSA/DOT 49 CFR, and OSHA 29 CFR regulations

It’d be great if you also have:

• At least 3 years of safety and DOT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Logistics and/or related field
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations e.g., Injury and Reporting, ELOGs and HOS regulations
• Proven experience identifying and resolving business problems
• Experience developing actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results
• Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization
• Solid experience using a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures
• Solid presentation skills
• Experience taking calculated risks and making strategic, results-oriented decisions while accepting responsibility for the results (positive or negative)

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and Leadership Development Programs
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

Our Culture