What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist – Equipment position at Trout Trucking Co., Inc.?
Position Overview
Trout Trucking Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Safety Specialist – Equipment to support fleet safety and regulatory compliance.
This position focuses on company and owner-operator equipment compliance, DOT inspections, roadside violations, Out-of-Service (OOS) management, equipment documentation, and coordination with Maintenance.
The ideal candidate has experience in trucking, fleet safety, DOT/FMCSA compliance, or transportation maintenance compliance and understands the importance of accurate documentation and timely corrective action.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Time
Monday through Friday
On-Call Rotation
On-Site in Robstown, Texas
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Trout Trucking Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Safety Specialist – Equipment to support fleet safety and regulatory compliance.
This position focuses on company and owner-operator equipment compliance, DOT inspections, roadside violations, Out-of-Service (OOS) management, equipment documentation, and coordination with Maintenance.
The ideal candidate has experience in trucking, fleet safety, DOT/FMCSA compliance, or transportation maintenance compliance and understands the importance of accurate documentation and timely corrective action.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance records for company trucks, trailers, and owner-operator equipment.
- Track annual DOT inspections, equipment documentation, and expiration dates.
- Maintain owner-operator equipment files and required inspection documentation.
- Review roadside inspections and identify driver, vehicle, and OOS violations.
- Track equipment-related violations and compliance trends.
- Review CSA impact associated with roadside inspections and violations.
- Ensure inspections, violations, and corrective actions are properly documented in company tracking systems.
- Coordinate with Maintenance regarding inspection deficiencies, equipment defects, and required repairs.
- Verify corrective actions and repairs have been completed and properly documented.
- Monitor annual inspection and preventive maintenance compliance.
- Review equipment compliance related to tires, brakes, lighting, emergency equipment, placarding, and equipment defects.
- Maintain accurate FMCSA, DOT, CSA, inspection, and equipment compliance records.
- Prepare routine compliance reports.
- Support internal safety reviews and DOT audits.
- Maintain organized and accurate equipment compliance files.
- 2 years of fleet safety, transportation compliance, maintenance compliance, or related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of FMCSA and DOT equipment regulations preferred.
- Understanding of CSA and roadside inspection requirements.
- Experience with Samsara Fleet or similar fleet management systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with drivers, owner-operators, Maintenance, Operations, and management.
- Competitive salary of $58,000 to $68,000 based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Full-time, stable employment
- Opportunity for professional growth within Safety and Compliance
Full-Time
Monday through Friday
On-Call Rotation
On-Site in Robstown, Texas
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Salary : $58,000 - $68,000