Safety manager - American trucking company

About the job
🚛 Safety & Compliance Specialist — Independent Contractor (Remote)
Engagement type: Independent contractor services agreement — this is not employment
Location: Remote, outside the United States. Coverage window: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM US EST (availability requirement, not a fixed shift)Compensation: Monthly service fee, paid monthly by bank transfer
📌 About the engagement
A US-based trucking carrier is contracting with an experienced safety and compliance professional to support its DOT/FMCSA safety program. You will operate as an independent business providing services under a written contractor agreement, not as an employee.
📋 Scope of services
-Monitor driver safety performance — safety scores, violations, accidents, harsh events
-Review and manage ELD / HOS logs
-Investigate accidents, incidents, and claims
-Deliver driver onboarding and safety training
-Track violations and follow up on corrective actions
-Maintain DQ files and compliance documentation
-Monitor Samsara safety events (speeding, harsh braking, etc.)
-Communicate daily with drivers on safety matters
-Coordinate with the carrier’s dispatch, fleet, and operations functions
-Support full compliance with FMCSA / DOT regulations
✅ Qualifications
Minimum 2 years in US trucking safety / compliance with CDL drivers
Strong working knowledge of FMCSA / DOT regulations
Experience with ELD systems (Samsara preferred)
Ability to manage multiple drivers simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making judgment
High level of responsibility and attention to detail
🌐 Language
Fluent English (required)
Fluent Russian (required)
Must be comfortable communicating with drivers in both languages
💻 Contractor requirements
-You provide your own laptop/PC, high-speed internet, and quiet working environment
-Registered as self-employed, sole proprietor, or business entity in your country of residence
-Responsible for your own taxes, social contributions, and local registrations
-Able to complete and sign IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E
-Services performed from outside the United States
Please start your CV or message us with words: «Safety First», so we know you read the requirements. If it is not written — the application will not be considered

Pay:
$1150-1800