Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor
Birmingham AL

About CRST
CRST is one of the nations largest transportation and logistics companies providing a wide range of transportation solutions across North America. This role sits within our Flatbed Solutions business unit and partners with independent contractors agents Operations Maintenance Compliance and support teams to help promote safe compliant operations across the business. The role supports safety programs training evaluations and continuous improvement efforts that help protect people equipment and our customers.

The Opportunity
If youre passionate about transportation safety and enjoy working directly with people this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Youll help support safe operating practices across Flatbed Solutions by delivering training reviewing safety trends conducting evaluations and inspections and partnering with independent contractors agents and operational teams to address risks before they become problems. This is a highly visible role where youll spend time educating coaching evaluating and helping others apply safety best practices in real-world situations.

How Youll Work

• Location: Onsite in Birmingham AL
• Job Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 7:00 AM-4:00 PM)
• Compensation: Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision retirement savings paid time off and other company-sponsored programs.

What Youll Do

• Deliver and support safety orientation recurring training and educational programs for independent contractors agents trainers and support teams
• Review inspections citations incidents and safety information to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate safety regulatory contractual and operating requirements while coordinating appropriate follow-up activities
• Conduct safety observations ride-alongs operating evaluations and field assessments
• Inspect equipment loads freight securement yards facilities and operational areas to identify potential safety concerns
• Maintain training inspection qualification and compliance documentation
• Partner with Operations Maintenance Compliance independent contractors agents and support teams to promote consistent safety practices across the business
• Recommend practical improvements to training communication equipment and operating practices based on safety findings
• Review and provide guidance to independent contractors agents and internal staff on open deck cargo securement and permitted over-dimensional loads
• Support Gold Standard safety performance through education prevention and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Great Looks Like

• Safety concerns are identified early and addressed through effective follow-up
• Training programs are delivered consistently and documentation is accurate and complete
• Independent contractors agents and support teams understand and apply safety expectations
• Safety trends are analyzed proactively and used to improve operating practices
• Strong partnerships are built across teams to support a culture of safety and accountability
• Compliance requirements are consistently met while supporting efficient operations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in transportation safety fleet operations regulatory compliance training or a related field
• Experience in open deck load securement and with permitted over-dimensional size and weight freight
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) and transportation safety requirements
• Ability to review safety information identify risks document findings and recommend appropriate follow-up actions
• Ability to deliver training communicate safety requirements and work effectively with independent contractors agents and internal teams

Going the Extra Mile

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience supporting independent contractors agents or multiple transportation operating models
• Experience delivering orientation safety training or other adult learning programs
• Experience evaluating commercial vehicles trailers loads freight securement or operational environments
• Experience using safety compliance training telematics or event-recording systems
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations
• Experience using safety compliance training telematics or event-recording systems

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees Customers Agents Contractors and Communities

Required Experience:

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