Safety Specialist - Equipment

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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

Schedule

Full-Time
Monday through Friday

On-Call Rotation
On-Site in Robstown, Texas

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