The Safety Specialist Trainer supports the Safety Department by developing, coordinating, and delivering driver safety training programs in accordance with company standards and applicable OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations. This position serves as a primary driver trainer and is responsible for training new hires, conducting Smith System training, remedial training, driver coaching, and other safety-related instruction.

This role requires a current CDL and practical knowledge of commercial vehicle operations. The Safety Specialist Trainer will help ensure drivers understand and comply with safety expectations, Hours of Service requirements, ELD procedures, DOT/FMCSA regulations, and company policies. This position plays a key role in reducing accidents, improving driver performance, minimizing regulatory exposure, and supporting TLD’s safety-first culture.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a primary driver trainer for new hires, remedial training, coaching, and ongoing driver development.
• Conduct Smith System training and ensure drivers understand and apply safe driving principles.
• Provide hands-on driver training, coaching, and evaluations for new and existing CDL drivers.
• Conduct remedial training following accidents, incidents, roadside violations, customer complaints, unsafe driving behaviors, or other performance concerns.
• Coach drivers on safe driving practices, defensive driving, accident prevention, vehicle inspections, backing, space management, speed management, and hazard recognition.
• Assist with driver onboarding and orientation in partnership with Human Resources, Safety, Operations, and other departments.
• Train employees on required annual safety topics and other company-required training programs.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
• Actively coach and assist drivers regarding Hours of Service, ELD devices, driver logs, inspections, and other FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Review and evaluate electronic log reports, including unassigned mileage, off-duty driving, Hours of Service compliance, and other driver log concerns.
• Research roadside inspection violations and report findings to the applicable state or agency as needed.
• Assist with the management of the Drug and Alcohol Program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing processes.
• Maintain CDL Driver Qualification Files to ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and current.
• Enter driver information into applicable safety, compliance, training, and company systems.
• Compile, prepare, and distribute monthly safety, compliance, training, and driver performance reports.
• Support accident and incident investigations, including gathering facts, reviewing driver statements, evaluating preventability, and recommending corrective or remedial training.
• Monitor driver safety trends and recommend training or coaching to address recurring issues.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, and leadership to identify driver performance concerns and develop appropriate corrective training plans.
• Promote and lead the company’s “Safety First” initiative by example.
• Ensure safety guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements are communicated, understood, and followed.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with drivers, employees, managers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Will require travel and may require occasional overnight travel.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a level of attendance and punctuality that enables the employee to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, meet business needs, and collaborate with employees, customers, and other business partners as required, with or without reasonable accommodation. Attendance requirements are subject to applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws regarding protected leaves of absence and reasonable accommodation

 Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Employee will be subject to high levels of noise and smell associated with a warehouse/shop environment, as well required to climb stairs. Hours may vary due to operational need.  May require occasional overnight travel. May involve working with challenging clients.

• 25 % or more of shift will be out-of-doors
• Subject to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, high noise level
• Frequent contact with commercial drivers and mechanics
• Fast-paced, deadline oriented

 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk distances and climb stairs, as well as stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 TLD Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.  

Benefits 

· Health Insurance Benefits 

· 401K

· Paid Time Off

• Current CDL required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, safety, driver training, or commercial motor vehicle operations preferred.
• Prior CDL driver training experience strongly preferred.
• Smith System certification or prior Smith System training experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Hours of Service rules and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements preferred.
• Experience with ELD systems, driver logs, roadside inspections, Driver Qualification Files, and DOT compliance documentation.
• Experience conducting driver coaching, remedial training, safety meetings, and new hire driver orientation preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and communicate effectively with drivers and employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive driver, safety, and compliance information appropriately.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong understanding of commercial motor vehicle safety practices.
• Ability to evaluate driver performance and provide constructive coaching.
• Ability to identify unsafe behaviors and recommend appropriate corrective action or training.
• Ability to interpret and apply DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and practical manner.
• Ability to conduct effective classroom and hands-on driver training.
• Ability to remain professional and objective when addressing driver performance concerns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with drivers, Safety, Operations, HR, and leadership.