What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Safety Manager position at Atlas Van Lines?
Overview
Atlas Van Lines is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. Atlas is distinguished by agent ownership and a shared commitment to help people go new places more easily and more securely. Through a continuing emphasis on service excellence, the company has achieved extraordinary growth.
Every day we help you go new places®, with expertise in moving and logistics, bringing the world within reach.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Atlas Safety Team as our Transportation Safety Manager! The Manager of Safety oversees the corporate safety and compliance program, ensuring adherence to company policies and State and Federal DOT regulations. This role leads the safety team, manages compliance efforts, audits processes, and represents the organization at industry events to promote safety initiatives. With a focus on maintaining high standards, the Manager ensures the well-being of drivers, equipment, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the safety team to ensure high performance, timely completion of workloads, and effective execution of responsibilities.
- Oversee the implementation and enforcement of the corporate safety and compliance program, ensuring adherence to Atlas policies, internal rules, and State and Federal DOT regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and ensure team members are knowledgeable about regulations relevant to their areas of responsibility.
- Conduct audits of staff work to ensure regulatory compliance across all safety-related activities.
- Monitor and manage external reporting requirements, including CSA scores, driver training records, and safety program documentation.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support safety initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, committees, and other external events to promote safety standards and initiatives.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to handle after-hours accident intake and related responsibilities.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Your Wellness is our Focus:
- Medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- Access to a licensed therapist 24/7
- Wellness programs with employee perks
- Onsite Fitness Center and Medical Clinic
Financial Wellbeing:
- Generous 401(k) matching retirement plans
- Pre-tax savings plans, HSA & FSA
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance programs focused on financial wellbeing.
Flexibility and Time Off:
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, and disability leave.
Qualifications
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Safety Management, or a related field is preferred.
- 5 years management experience required. Safety or transportation management preferred or equivalent combination of both education and experience are required.
- Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
- Previous experience managing a team and working in a multi-facility environment with owner operators is preferred.
Our Promise to You:
We want you to grow with us, so we are committed to the continuous development of our employees. We offer free online training courses through our modern learning and development platform along with a company-wide mentorship program, internal employee organizations, tuition reimbursement and many other opportunities for personal growth.
*Atlas is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
*Benefits may vary by position and/or office location
