Transportation Safety Professional - Open-Deck / Specialized Freight, DoD & General Commodity
Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Columbus, OH, USA
In PersonThe posting also lists Manheim, Pennsylvania as an alternative work location.
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About the job
Requirements
Certified Safety Professional or Certified Director of Safety designation is required.
Proven experience in driver retention strategies and implementing safety-based recognition programs.
Proven experience developing safety programs for both asset-based fleets and non-asset or brokerage environments.
At least 5 years of transportation safety experience focused on open-deck cargo, including load securement, over-dimensional permits, and Department of Defense freight.
Expert-level knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and the ability to navigate Department of Transportation audits and Defense Travel Regulations.
Direct experience using a Learning Management System such as Luma, Infinit-I, or CarriersEdge to deploy, track, and document safety training and monthly safety meetings.
Proficiency in managing Electronic Logging Device data and using telematics platforms such as Samsara or Motive.
Experience using Safety Management Systems to track training, accident reports, and driver qualification file compliance.
Ability to interpret telematics and Learning Management System engagement data to identify trends and build proactive safety intervention programs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive safety manuals and standard operating procedures covering company-owned assets and non-asset carrier vetting processes.
Design and facilitate a safety orientation program for new open-deck drivers and integrate new hires into the company's safety culture.
Develop and manage driver incentive programs that reward safe driving behaviors.
Use telematics data to operate Driver of the Month programs and safety bonus structures intended to improve driver satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Manage Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements for open-deck drivers, including Hours of Service, driver qualification files, and vehicle maintenance logs.
Oversee carrier compliance monitoring to ensure third-party partners meet the company's safety ratings and insurance requirements.
Lead safety protocols for Department of Defense shipments and ensure security and specialized handling requirements are met.
Direct training programs covering North American Cargo Securement Standards for flatbed, step-deck, and specialized open-deck equipment.
Description
Job Title: Transportation Safety Professional
Company: Adcock Transportation
Location: Manheim, PA or Columbus, OH
Specialization: Open-Deck / Specialized Freight (DoD & General Commodity)
Certification Required: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
About Adcock Transportation
Headquartered in Manheim, PA, Adcock Transportation is a premier provider of specialized hauling solutions. We manage a complex logistics network that includes an asset-based fleet and a robust non-asset brokerage division. We are seeking a Safety Professional to oversee the safety and compliance of our open-deck operation, ensuring that our drivers and carrier partners meet the highest standards of the FMCSA and the Department of Defense.
The Role
This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of safety programs across both our asset and non-asset (brokerage) business units. You will be the technical expert for all things safety—from load securement for heavy machinery to vetting third-party carriers. Crucially, you will lead the "Driver Life Cycle," ensuring that safety begins with a seamless onboarding experience and is sustained through high-impact retention and driver recognition initiatives.
Benefits & Culture
At Adcock Transportation, we value the expertise that a CSP brings to the table. We offer:
Competitive executive-level salary.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company matching.
The opportunity to build and scale a safety department within a growing, specialized logistics leader.
Adcock Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Integrated Safety Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive safety manuals and SOPs that cover both our company-owned assets and our non-asset carrier vetting processes.
Strategic Onboarding: Design and facilitate a world-class safety orientation program for new open-deck drivers. Ensure all new hires are seamlessly integrated into Adcock’s safety culture from day one.
Retention & Recognition: Develop and manage driver incentive programs that reward safe driving behaviors. Use telematics data to power "Driver of the Month" programs and safety bonus structures that improve driver satisfaction and reduce turnover.
Asset Fleet Compliance: Manage all FMCSA requirements for our open-deck drivers, including Hours of Service (HOS), Driver Qualification (DQ) files, and Vehicle Maintenance logs.
Non-Asset Risk Mitigation: Oversight of carrier compliance monitoring, ensuring all third-party partners meet Adcock’s safety ratings and insurance requirements.
DoD & Specialized Freight: Lead the safety protocols required for Department of Defense shipments, ensuring all security and specialized handling requirements are strictly met.
Open-Deck Expertise: Direct training programs focused specifically on the North American Cargo Securement Standards for flatbed, step-deck, and specialized open-deck equipment.
Technology & Technical Requirements
Learning Management System (LMS): Direct experience utilizing an LMS (e.g., Luma, Infinit-I, CarriersEdge) to deploy, track, and document safety training and monthly safety meetings.
ELD & Telematics Mastery: Proficiency in managing ELD data and leveraging telematics platforms (e.g., Samsara, Motive) to monitor behavior and power recognition programs based on safety scores.
Safety Software: Experience using Safety Management Systems (SMS) to track training, accident reports, and DQ file compliance.
Data Analysis: Ability to interpret telematics and LMS engagement data to identify trends and build proactive safety intervention programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Director of Safety (CDS) designation required.
Driver Engagement Focus: Proven experience in driver retention strategies and the successful implementation of safety-based recognition programs.
Hybrid Safety Experience: Proven track record in developing safety programs for both asset-based fleets and non-asset/brokerage environments.
Open-Deck Knowledge: Minimum 5+ years of experience in transportation safety with a focus on open-deck cargo (load securement, over-dimensional permits, and DoD freight).
Regulatory Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of FMCSA regulations and the ability to navigate DOT audits and Defense Travel Regulations (DTR).