Safety Director
Klapec Trucking | Full-Time | In-Person
Help Lead One of the Safest Trucking Companies in Pennsylvania
Safety isn't just another department at Klapec Trucking—it's the foundation of everything we do.
We're proud to have one of the best safety records in the entire state of Pennsylvania, and we're looking for a Safety Director who wants to help us maintain and improve that standard.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established safety program while working alongside drivers, operations, and maintenance to build a culture where everyone goes home safely.
Apply here for priority hiring:
https://www.klapectrucking.com/safety-director-applicant-page
What You'll Be Responsible For
As our Safety Director, you'll oversee every aspect of our safety program, including:
- Championing a company-wide culture of safety
- Ensuring DOT, FMCSA, and company compliance
- Conducting accident investigations and developing corrective action plans
- Leading new driver safety orientation and ongoing training
- Performing internal audits and maintaining driver qualification files
- Monitoring CSA scores and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Working closely with operations and maintenance to proactively reduce risk
- Coaching drivers and reinforcing safe driving habits
What Success Looks Like
Our Safety Director is measured by results, including:
- Maintaining excellent DOT and FMCSA compliance
- Reducing preventable accidents and safety incidents
- Keeping driver qualification files accurate and audit-ready
- Conducting timely accident investigations and follow-up
- Delivering monthly safety meetings and coaching sessions
- Driving continuous improvement across our entire safety program
If that sounds like the type of challenge you're looking for, don't wait.
Apply here for priority hiring:
https://www.klapectrucking.com/safety-director-applicant-page
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has a strong understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations
- Can confidently coach drivers while earning their respect
- Is organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
- Takes ownership and solves problems proactively
- Communicates professionally with drivers and leadership
- Uses data to identify trends and improve performance
- Wants to build upon one of Pennsylvania's strongest safety programs
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Flexibility as needed for accidents, audits, and driver support
- Primarily based at our terminal with occasional ride-alongs and site visits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Monthly performance bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Why Klapec Trucking?
We're not looking for someone to simply maintain paperwork.
We're looking for a leader who wants to make a measurable impact on our drivers, our operation, and our company.
If you're passionate about safety, enjoy coaching people, and want to help lead one of the safest trucking companies in Pennsylvania, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply here for priority hiring:
https://www.klapectrucking.com/safety-director-applicant-page
Qualified candidates will be invited to continue through our internal hiring process. We look forward to learning more about you.