Transportation Manager - Safety

Note:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, may adjust for operational needs
Annual Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 (DOE)
Additional Requirements:

• CDL driving and managing CDL tractor-trailer operations experience required
• Experience with telematics, preferably with Samsara and/or Netradyne

WHO ARE WE?

• We are a long-standing organization dedicated to supporting grocery retailers across the Intermountain West for over 85 years.
• Our company prioritizes our team members, their families, and the communities we serve.
• We proudly partner with local organizations to fundraise, donate, and sponsor various charitable activities and events.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Benefits offering (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Daily pay options
• Opportunities for advancement

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Manager (Safety) is responsible for leading and advancing transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs. This role drives a culture of safety excellence by ensuring adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulations, proactively mitigating risk, and improving driver performance through data-driven insights, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and guides team in accomplishing work objectives within assigned function

• Coaches, inspires, rewards, and recognizes team members to drive engagement and performance

• Establishes clear goals and performance expectations and holds team accountable for results

• Develops, implements, and continuously improves transportation safety programs and initiatives

• Promotes a proactive, safety-first culture across all levels of the organization

• Oversees and utilizes fleet safety technology (Netradyne) to monitor driver performance and behavior

• Analyzes safety events, scorecards, and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities

• Communicates performance insights and expectations to drivers and leadership

• Provides coaching, feedback, and corrective action plans to improve driver safety performance

• Ensures full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Maintains accurate documentation, reporting, and records to support audit readiness

• Stays current on regulatory changes and implements updates to policies, procedures, and practices

• Leads accident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action planning

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk and prevent recurrence

• Tracks and reports incident trends to drive proactive safety improvements

• Oversees driver safety training programs, certifications, and ongoing compliance requirements

• Conducts audits to ensure drivers maintain qualifications to operate equipment safely

• Monitors safety KPIs, leading indicators, and lagging metrics to evaluate program effectiveness

• Partners with operations leadership to identify risks and implement practical, effective solutions

• Supports overall store operations and completes additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations and transportation safety standards

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable improvements

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities

• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills

• Effective communication and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization

• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on proactive problem solving

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or accredited certification in logistics, transportation, or a related field required

• Current Class A CDL and DOT medical card or ability to successfully obtain are required

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in driving and managing CDL tractor-trailer operations, dispatch, logistics, or related field

• Prior leadership experience required

• Experience with telematics, preferably with Samsara and/or Netradyne

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of