Director of Transportation Safety

The Director of Transportation Safety oversees all aspects of the company’s transportation safety program, with a focus on mobile imaging units transported by 18-wheeler drivers. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, reduces risk, manages driver performance, and promotes a strong safety culture across the organization.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Transportation Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive transportation safety strategy for fleet operations and mobile imaging drivers.

• Establish, communicate, and update policies, SOPs, and best practices aligned with OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA standards.

• Champion a safety-first culture that prioritizes compliance and accountability.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local transportation safety regulations.

• Serve as the primary liaison with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, insurance carriers, and legal partners.

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.

Driver Performance Monitoring & Fleet Oversight

• Oversee safety programs for Class A CDL drivers transporting mobile imaging units nationwide.

• Implement and manage driver telematics, GPS monitoring, and in-cab technologies.

• Partner with Fleet and Operations leaders to optimize driver scheduling, routing, and unit deployment safely.

Accident & Claims Management

• Lead investigations of vehicle accidents and driver-related incidents.

• Manage claims end-to-end, including insurance reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Develop and track retraining and improvement plans following incidents.

Training & Safety Culture Development

• Design and deliver safety orientation, driver training, and certification programs.

• Partner with HR to embed safety into onboarding and annual reviews.

• Recognize and reward safe driving performance.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Transportation, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of transportation safety, fleet, or compliance leadership.

• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.

• Proven experience in driver performance monitoring and accident management.

• Preferred certifications: CDS, CFSM, CSP.

Preferred:​

• Master’s degree in Business, Safety, or Healthcare Administration

• Certifications such as:

  • Certified Director of Safety (CDS)

  • Certified Fleet Safety Manager (CFSM)

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Background in healthcare transportation, logistics, or fleet-heavy industries

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk.

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Climb and balance.

• Carry and lift 10-20 lbs. 

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.