Traveling Safety Coordinator

Bessemer Management is a transportation company that provides comprehensive back-office support, management, and logistics services for several logistics/trucking companies. We have 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes and are a dynamic and growing organization.We’re hiring a full-time Traveling Safety Coordinator in the Gary, Indiana area.Responsibilities of the Position:Providing safety training to our truck drivers/owner operators to ensure that they are well-informed of DOT safety requirements and company safety trendsMeeting with drivers and conducting safety consultations to cover safety issues and offer additional training where needed to ensure drivers are operating safelyPerforming safety inspections on trucks and trailersMaintaining driver files, as well as truck and trailer filesConducting driver safety meetingsCommunicating with drivers and other departments in person and via phone calls, emails, text messagesTraveling approximately two (2) weeks each month to perform these duties, depending on your specific location in the Gary areaQualifications & Interpersonal Skills:Bilingual English/Spanish (strongly preferred)Knowledge of DOT trucking rules and regulations, including hours of service (HOS) and HazmatWorking knowledge or willingness to learn load securement requirements and best practicesPrevious trucking experience in a dispatch, driving, or managerial rolePossess a current/valid CDL (preferred, not required)Experience with trucking maintenance programs (preferred not required)Experience as an owner operator or working with owner operators (preferred, not required)Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and follow-up skillsCollaborative, team-oriented, service-minded attitudeExperience with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and OutlookWork Schedule & Benefits:Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with travel approximately two (2) weeks each month depending on your specific location in the Gary areaPerformance-based bonus planComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company matchVacation and holiday payPaid parental leavePhysical Demands of the Position:This position requires the ability to perform thorough inspections of commercial trucks, trailers, and related equipment. While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:Walk, stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods while inspecting vehicles and equipment.Climb in and out of truck cabs, onto trailers, and access other elevated surfaces using steps and handholds.Reach, grasp, push, pull, and handle tools, equipment, and components during inspection and load-securement tasks.Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds such as chains, binders, tarps, and inspection tools.Occasionally work in confined or awkward spaces, including reaching underneath trucks or trailers to examine components.Tolerate prolonged periods outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and around active trucking operations, including noise, dust, and moving vehicles.About Our Company:Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. The companies we serve (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) are comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.We are a company that is diversified, independent, stable, and growth minded. We value innovation, long-term thinking, and a roll-up-your-sleeves/desire to dig in mentality. We invest in people who take ownership, care deeply about quality, and want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.