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 laymen's 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
• Long term goal to become testifying expert
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence at work

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Education and training specifically in transportation safety
• Minimum of 10 years of post-academic experience in a safety role
• Certified Director of Fleet Safety (CFS) strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing
• Public speaking experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site

Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications