Denver Intermodal Express, Inc. – Denver, CO
Full-time Salary + Performance Bonuses
Denver Intermodal Express, Inc. is currently looking for an ambitious, highly organized, results-oriented Fleet and Safety Manager. This position will be based out of the Denver area managing the safety programs over three distribution facilities and a fleet of 100 trucks. We are looking for a candidate with a background and experience in trucking, facility safety, fleet management, and overall experience with DOT and HOS regulations.
Primary Purpose:
This position directs the transportation and facility safety management process and provides overall support and guidance to the operational functions of a 31 year transportation/distribution company. The Manager coordinates with Transportation Operations leadership team in crafting short and longer term strategies in building a culture of safety within the Transportation organization. The Manager introduces and oversees systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance status; provides training and professional development for management and CMV operators; coordinates and manages the capacity of drivers needed to meet operational demands; conducts audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process; and monitors metrics reflecting performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain all company Insurance policies and files. (Auto, facilities, and comprehensive). Includes, but not limited to, working claims and audits, accident investigation, workers compensation, cargo, and issuing COI's to customer.
- Develop and maintain department budget, monitoring vendor expenses and identifying cost savings to maximize profits while keeping operations efficient
- Extensive management of fleet safety and compliance programs, both Federal and State. Monitoring and auditing renewals and inspections of: MC150, Hazmat, FMCSA, DOT, HOS, and IFTA
- Assuring DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
- Manage and maintain all facility safety and compliance programs. (Fire inspections, code inspections, permitting and
safety plans
- Responsible for driver recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and facilitating company training
program to meet operational demands
- Maintain company equipment list to manage preventative maintenance, annual inspections, repairs. Equipment
includes Reefers, dry vans, flatbeds, chassis, boxvans, and semi-trucks
- Keep updated fleet rosters identifying needs for local, regional, and over the road drivers
- HOS/EOBR equipment installation for all trucks
- Manage all vendor relationships pertaining to the fleet and safety functions of the company. HOS, Insurance, fire
preventions, emergency support, truck and equipment leases
- Manage the company fuel card program for the fleet of 80-100 trucks
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Intermediate knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Intermediate knowledge of Analytical Tools JJ Keller, Lytx, VIntermodal) and other logistics software
- Working knowledge of the performance management/ monitoring systems
- Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards
- Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and
presentations), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for other.
- Ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale
- Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability to provide development experiences and network
opportunities, advise, and teach to prepare others for effective job performance
- Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or
opposing views and goals
- Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics
- Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization
- Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations
- Develop and communicate informative presentations and strategies for employees and managers to gain
understanding and consensus
- Possess extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations Education and Experience
Compensation & Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental insurance
- 401K with Company match
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick pay
- Company Vehicle
- Company cell phone
- Competitive salary
- Company profit sharing
We understand that our most valuable assets are the people within our organization. For 31 years we have built a culture that values our employees, promotes growth and advancement. With our team we are confident about the future of our company.