Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive. 

Location: Nashville
Position Type: Temporary / Full-Time
Industry: Transportation & Trucking
Reports To: Safety Manager / Director of Safety

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Safety Manager to join our trucking and transportation team in Nashville, TN on a temporary basis to provide coverage during an employee leave of absence. This position will support daily safety operations, regulatory compliance, driver engagement, and accident management functions to help ensure the company maintains a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation safety, DOT/FMCSA compliance, driver relations, and administrative support within a fast-paced trucking environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day safety department operations and compliance activities
• Monitor and maintain DOT/FMCSA compliance for drivers and fleet operations
• Review driver qualification files, MVRs, medical cards, and required documentation
• Track Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and ELD reporting
• Support accident and incident investigations, including documentation and follow-up
• Coordinate driver onboarding, orientation, and safety training programs
• Conduct safety audits and assist with corrective action plans
• Monitor CSA scores and assist in implementing improvement initiatives
• Communicate with drivers regarding safety performance, violations, and company policies
• Maintain accurate records and prepare safety-related reports
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work coordination when needed
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to support overall fleet safety
• Perform additional administrative and safety-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation safety, fleet management, or trucking operations preferred
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations
• Experience with ELD systems and Hours of Service compliance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and transportation management systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience with safety platforms, compliance software, or fleet management systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional travel to terminals, yards, or accident locations may be required
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Schedule & Duration

• Temporary assignment covering employee leave
• Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional after-hours availability as needed

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay or salary based on experience
• Opportunity to gain experience with a growing transportation company
• Potential for future opportunities based on business needs

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

​Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.

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Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.