Transportation Safety Consultant

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Provide expert consultation within the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) industry with a focus on trucking and transportation safety. Advise on federal and state regulatory compliance and applicable industry standards. Support organizations on transportation safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Lead and support driver training programs and safety initiatives. Ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations and in-vehicle safety technologies. Oversee and evaluate loading, unloading, and cargo securement procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain transportation safety policies and procedures. Conduct CMV accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.

Serve as a subject matter expert for regulatory, operational, and safety-related transportation issues. Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymans terms, both verbally and in writing.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Regular and predictable physical presence in the office is required. Long-term goal to become a testifying expert. Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance.

Position Requirements

Bachelors Degree: Education and training specifically in transportation safety is required.

Minimum of 10 years of post-academic experience in a safety role is preferred. Certified Director of Fleet Safety (CFS) is strongly preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is required. Public speaking experience is a plus.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs is required. Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites is required.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing is required. Ability to drive in all conditions is required.

Ability to fly on airplanes is required. Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues is required.

Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts is required. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site is required.

Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications is required.