Vice President, Safety and Compliance

(Must be located in Nashville, Dallas, or Atlanta)

The VP of Safety and Compliance serves as the primary authority on Safety and Department of Transportation regulations across all TransForce divisions. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and improving the safety and compliance programs for TransForce. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, particularly those governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The VP of Safety and Compliance will support customer safety initiatives, promote a culture of safety, and drive operational excellence across internal operations and customer engagements. The VP of Safety and Compliance will work directly with customers and prospective customers, providing insights on the TransForce approach to safety and compliance can support their operations. 

Safety Program Development and Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy, aligned with regulatory requirements, including programs to support TransForce’s safety record, training program, incident response, and compliance audits.
• Utilize data to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and work to improve upon TransForce’s current positive safety culture.
• Provide in-depth analysis of safety and compliance data and make recommendations for improvement.
•  Lead the coaching and retraining initiatives for drivers flagged for unsafe behaviors or involved in incidents, using telematics and feedback data.
• Ensure consistent enforcement of safety policies and procedures across all branches and client sites.
• Coordinate and lead regular safety meetings and training sessions for drivers, staff and customers.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and compliance documentation.  
• Incident Response and Risk Mitigation
• Analyze safety data trends including violations, incidents, and near misses to identify risk areas and recommend proactive improvement measures.
• Oversee internal investigations of all reportable accidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective measures with drivers and customers to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and manage FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores and develop strategies to improve safety performance.
• Develop and maintain emergency response protocols for accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other critical events.
• Conduct regular internal audits and partner with clients to ensure safety standards are upheld in all placements.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee the compliance function and ensure adherence to FMCSA regulations and state specific laws.
• Monitor and advise on Hours of Service (HOS) compliance. Liaise with customer to address violations with corrective actions.
• Identify updates in federal, state, and local laws and work with operations and HR to develop and implement policies and programs (CA WVPP, FMCSA).
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and ensure timely reporting and resolution of safety incidents.

Other duties as required or assigned.
 
 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Minimum twelve years’ DOT Compliance experience required and solid understanding of FMCSR.
• Minimum seven years’ leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, CSA, regulations.
• Experience working with telematics and safety analytics tools.
• Experience in a staffing or logistics environment strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing safety programs that reduce incidents and improve compliance.
• Knowledge of how driver leasing fits into compliance with DOT regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to client sites and field offices.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or similar credential is a plus.
• Excellent presentation skills.• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.