Safety Advisor

We're looking for a Safety Advisor to join our team! In this role, you'll help create a culture of safety by partnering with drivers, driver managers, and operations teams to promote safe driving practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and support driver success. You'll play a key role in reviewing safety events, coaching drivers, developing training programs, and helping prevent future accidents and injuries across our fleet.

Location: On-site at Golden Valley, MN

Hiring Range: $65,000 – $80,000 per year

Who You Are…

You are passionate about safety and enjoy helping others succeed. You bring a strong understanding of transportation safety regulations, excellent coaching and communication skills, and the ability to analyze situations and recommend effective solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a direct impact on driver performance, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why Work for Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and more
• Free online healthcare and mental healthcare upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Six paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off beginning on your date of hire
• Company-paid Life Insurance with optional buy-up coverage
• Promotion-from-within culture and long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Coach and support drivers in maintaining compliance with DOT, federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Lead accident and injury reviews to identify contributing factors and implement corrective actions.
• Develop individualized driver success plans to improve performance and prevent future incidents.
• Analyze safety event data and provide targeted coaching and follow-up training.
• Deliver injury prevention, defensive driving, and safety compliance training to drivers and staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Samsara safety technology, including cameras, safety events, and ELD systems.
• Train drivers on vehicle behavior during safety events and alternative safe-driving techniques.
• Support Hours of Service (HOS) compliance through monitoring and management of the Samsara ELD platform.
• Respond to driver questions regarding compliance, safety concerns, HOS regulations, and motorist complaints.
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Partner with driver managers and safety team members to implement new safety initiatives and protocols.
• Conduct safety and compliance presentations at annual meetings, orientations, and individual coaching sessions.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including driver file maintenance, data entry, reporting, and inventory tracking.
• Stay current on DOT regulations and industry best practices.

Knowledge and Skills to be Successful

• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, compliance standards, and transportation safety practices.
• Ability to investigate safety incidents and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and driver development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging training programs to diverse audiences.
• Experience using ELD systems, safety technologies, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build relationships and influence positive safety behaviors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with strong decision-making and critical-thinking abilities.