Director of DOT Safety, Transportation Services

About LAZ Parking

The U.S. spends $160 billion per year on highways. Each new car model costs at least $1 billion to develop. Yet, cars spend 95% of their time parked—and LAZ Parking is one of the largest operators in the multi-billion dollar U.S. parking industry.

Founded in 1981, LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces nationwide. But parking is just the beginning—our Transportation Division moves people safely and efficiently every day. At LAZ, safety is our top priority.

If you’re looking to join a growing company where people come first and leaders drive real impact, we want to hear from you!

Compensation: $115K - $130K

The Spirit of the Position

The Director of DOT Safety plays a critical leadership role in ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a culture of safety across LAZ’s Transportation Division. Reporting to the Senior Director of Safety, this position leads a team of 10 Regional DOT Safety Managers and works closely with frontline leadership, regional and executive leaders, HR, Legal, and Risk Management.

This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader who can monitor and enforce DOT compliance, drive safety initiatives, conduct training, investigate incidents, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of 10 Regional DOT Safety Managers across the U.S.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
• Build strong relationships with operations teams to align safety strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with HR & Operations on employee engagement initiatives and safety-related events.
• Work with Compliance & Financial Audit teams to ensure all safety and security standards are met.

DOT Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all DOT/FMCSA regulations, including driver hours of service, vehicle inspections, maintenance, and drug & alcohol testing.
• Conduct regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents/incidents, determine root causes, and develop preventative strategies.
• Manage driver qualification files and oversee compliance with medical certificates, background checks, and training.

Safety Training & Culture Development

• Design and deliver comprehensive safety training programs, including defensive driving, DOT regulations, and hazard awareness.
• Partner with HR to enhance onboarding for new drivers, including tracking surveys, quizzes, and new-hire evaluations.
• Lead safety awareness campaigns to foster a proactive safety-first culture.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze safety data to identify trends, high-risk areas, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports on accident rates, driver violations, and compliance metrics.
• Present findings to executive leadership and recommend risk-mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

• 7-10 years in DOT safety, transportation compliance, fleet management, or risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-location operations.
• Strong understanding of safety audits, compliance tracking, and accident prevention strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in safety management systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and Risk Management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.).

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Director of Safety (CDS) – North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
• Smith System Defensive Driving Certification

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Safety, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent work experience.

Travel:

• Must be willing to travel 25% within assigned region(s) as necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 10 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal-opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.