Location: Elgin, IL Office-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
UE LINE INC is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and strengthen our safety and compliance department. This position requires a strong leader who can manage a team, enforce company safety standards, ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our fleet operations.

We are looking for a professional with proven transportation safety experience who can hold drivers accountable while building a strong culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Safety Department and daily safety operations
Supervise and develop a team of Safety Coordinators and Safety Specialists
Oversee DOT compliance and ensure company-wide adherence to FMCSA regulations
Manage roadside inspections, DOT audits, violations, citations, and corrective action plans
Review and address driver safety performance, CSA trends, and compliance metrics
Conduct driver coaching, retraining, and corrective action programs when necessary
Lead driver orientation and safety onboarding programs
Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety-related events
Monitor Hours of Service HOS, ELD compliance, and driver qualification requirements
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Work closely with Operations, Recruiting, Maintenance, and Leadership teams to improve fleet safety performance
Maintain audit-ready compliance records and documentation
Drive a strong safety culture throughout the organization
Requirements
Minimum 35 years of transportation safety and compliance experience
Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations and DOT compliance requirements
Experience managing a safety team and leading personnel
Experience handling DOT inspections, citations, violations, and corrective actions
Strong understanding of CSA scores and safety performance management
Experience conducting driver safety training and orientation programs
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to make decisions, enforce policies, and hold drivers accountable
Preferred Qualifications
Flatbed transportation experience strongly preferred
Experience with ELD platforms and fleet safety technology
Experience preparing for and managing DOT audits
Accident investigation and claims management experience
CDL Class A knowledge or previous trucking industry operations experience
What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands trucking, knows how to build and manage a safety team, can communicate effectively with drivers, and is committed to maintaining the highest level of safety and compliance standards.

If you have a strong background in transportation safety, DOT compliance, driver training, and team leadership, we would like to speak with you.


For salary and more details call Diana@ 872-888-7414 or email : diana@uelineinc.com