Safety & Compliance Manager / Director

Romtrans Express is seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager / Director to lead and strengthen our transportation safety and regulatory compliance operations.

We operate a fleet of approximately 50 trucks, working with both company drivers and owner-operators across mixed trucking operations.

As our company continues to develop its operations and new facility in Conroe, Texas, we are looking for a knowledgeable, proactive safety professional who can take ownership of our safety program, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce accidents, and develop effective safety policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trucking safety professional who wants to make a meaningful impact and help build a stronger safety department.

The Safety & Compliance Manager / Director will be responsible for managing DOT/FMCSA compliance, Driver Qualification files, Hours of Service monitoring, accident prevention and investigations, safety training, regulatory audits, and company-wide safety policies.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while coordinating with drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and company leadership.

We are not looking for someone who only monitors paperwork. We need a safety professional who understands trucking operations, identifies problems before they become serious, and implements practical solutions.

• Manage and maintain DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance.
• Oversee Driver Qualification (DQ) files and driver onboarding compliance.
• Monitor Hours of Service, ELD records, and driver violations.
• Review CSA/BASIC performance, roadside inspections, and safety trends.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety violations.
• Develop and implement accident prevention and corrective-action programs.
• Create, update, and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee applicable DOT drug and alcohol compliance programs.
• Conduct driver safety training, coaching, and orientation.
• Coordinate with maintenance on vehicle inspections and equipment safety.
• Prepare for DOT audits and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee existing safety-related administrative processes and personnel as assigned.
• Develop monthly safety reports and recommendations for management.
• Help build a structured, accountable, and proactive safety department.

• Minimum 5 years of trucking safety, DOT compliance, or transportation safety management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations and commercial trucking operations.
• Experience managing DQ files, ELD/HOS compliance, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience investigating trucking accidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to write and implement safety policies.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to transition to an on-site position in Conroe, Texas, when the new facility is ready.

• Previous Safety Manager or Director of Safety experience.
• Experience with company drivers and owner-operators.
• Experience managing safety for a fleet of 25 or more trucks.
• Experience with DOT audits, CSA performance improvement, and insurance loss control.
• Knowledge of fleet telematics and safety management software.
• Relevant safety certifications are a plus.

We understand that effective transportation safety management involves both administrative oversight and direct interaction with operations.

While our new Conroe facility is being developed, we are open to qualified candidates working remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. We currently have office space available in Conroe, although trucking operations are not based at that location.

The selected candidate will be expected to transition to working from our new Conroe facility once it is operational, under an agreed transition schedule.

Occasional travel to operational locations may be required.

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays in accordance with company policy.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Additional employee benefits, as applicable.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your trucking safety and compliance experience.

We are especially interested in candidates who can describe specific improvements they have implemented in DOT compliance, accident prevention, driver safety, or regulatory audit performance.

• Join RomTrans Trucking and help us build a safer, stronger, and more accountable operation.