Safety Officer Trucking/DOT

**Safety Officer – Trucking / DOT Compliance** **About the Position** Reeve Trucking is seeking an experienced, hands\-on Safety Officer to join our team in Stockton, California. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the trucking industry who can work directly with our drivers and management team to help keep our operations safe and compliant with DOT and FMCSA requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in trucking, transportation safety, DOT compliance, or a similar role. Experience with heavy haul, load securement/tie\-down requirements, Samsara, Hours of Service, accident investigation, and insurance claims is highly desirable. This is not strictly a desk position. This person will work directly with drivers, Dispatch, Operations, the Shop, management, customers, insurance representatives, and other departments. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, stays organized, follows through, and is comfortable handling safety issues as they come up. **Responsibilities** Responsibilities may include: * Maintain and support compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations * Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance * Review driver logs and address potential violations or compliance concerns * Utilize Samsara for driver safety, cameras, GPS, vehicle information, and compliance monitoring * Assist with DOT audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation * Maintain driver qualification and other safety\-related files * Investigate accidents, incidents, property damage, cargo damage, and safety complaints * Gather driver statements, photographs, video, witness information, police reports, and other documentation following an incident * Review Samsara camera footage and vehicle data following accidents or safety concerns * Assist management with accident preventability reviews and corrective action * Coordinate accident and claim information with insurance carriers, adjusters, brokers, attorneys, and management * Maintain organized accident, incident, claim, and safety files * Track accidents, citations, roadside inspections, violations, and safety trends * Conduct driver safety meetings, coaching, counseling, and retraining when needed * Assist management with corrective action and documentation related to safety violations * Monitor driver performance and address unsafe driving behavior * Assist with new\-driver safety orientation and ongoing training * Maintain knowledge of DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and company procedures * Follow up on roadside inspections, citations, DOT violations, and related documentation * Work closely with Dispatch, Operations, and the Shop regarding safety and compliance concerns * Assist with company safety policies, procedures, and training * Help maintain a professional and accountable safety culture throughout the company **Systems \& Compliance Knowledge** Experience working with trucking and regulatory websites and systems is strongly preferred, including: * **FMCSA Portal** * Drug \& Alcohol Clearinghouse * DataQs * MCS\-150 / company registration information * Samsara * ISNetworld * CERS * EVQ * Motus * Other DOT/FMCSA and transportation compliance systems Candidates should be comfortable navigating online compliance systems, maintaining accurate records, researching requirements, and following through on required updates or corrective actions. **What We Are Looking For** This position requires someone who can work independently and does not need constant direction. The right candidate should have: * Strong knowledge of trucking safety and DOT/FMCSA requirements * Initiative and the ability to recognize what needs to be handled and follow through * Strong documentation skills * Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and organized reports and records * Good communication skills when working with drivers and management * Strong attention to detail * Ability to investigate an incident, gather the facts, and properly document what occurred * Ability to work effectively with different departments * Good judgment and professionalism when dealing with drivers, customers, insurance companies, and outside agencies * Ability to handle multiple safety and compliance matters at the same time * Strong follow\-up and organizational skills **Load Securement / Heavy Haul Experience** Because Reeve Trucking operates specialized and heavy\-haul equipment, experience in the following areas is highly desirable: * Heavy haul transportation * Oversize and overweight loads * Load securement and tie\-down procedures * Chains, binders, straps, blocking, and other securement methods * Driver responsibility for load securement * Load height, width, weight, and clearance * Permitted and specialized loads * Flatbed, lowboy, step\-deck, and specialized trailers * Pre\-trip and post\-trip safety procedures * Identifying unsafe or improperly secured loads before transportation Previous experience as a CDL Driver, Safety Officer, Safety Manager, DOT Compliance Manager, Fleet Safety Manager, Transportation Safety Manager, or in a similar trucking\-industry position is a strong plus. **Schedule** This is a full\-time position. Candidates should understand that trucking operations do not always happen during traditional office hours.Flexibility is required to respond to significant accidents, incidents, or urgent safety matters outside of normal business hours when necessary. If you have strong trucking industry experience and understand DOT compliance, driver safety, accident investigation, and the day\-to\-day challenges of a trucking operation, we encourage you to apply. **Please submit your resume and include your previous trucking, DOT, and safety experience.** Reeve Trucking Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay: $75,000\.00 \- $85,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * How many years of experience do you have in a trucking safety, DOT compliance, or fleet safety position? * Do you have working knowledge of FMCSA regulations and Hours of Service requirements? * Do you have experience with heavy haul, oversize/overweight loads, or load securement requirements? * Which of the following have you personally worked with? Select all that apply. \- FMCSA Portal \- Drug \& Alcohol Clearinghouse \- DataQs \- MCS\-150 \- Samsara \- ISNetworld \- CERS \- None of the above Work Location: In person