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Field Safety Specialist
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
As the Field Safety Specialist, you will lead Safety training, accountability and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions.
- Travel to visit service centers each week. Most weeks will require 3 nights away from home. Travel some weeks will be up to 4 nights away.
- Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
- Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment.
- Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees.
- Tracks and analyzes Safety data.
- Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implements behavioral based safety techniques.
- Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health.
- Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program.
- Be a leader in positive recognition of safe behaviors with Safety's support presence in employee meetings, recognition activities and interaction with employees both formal and informal.
- Continuously identify areas and processes for improvement in the Safety Department and the Company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience
- 5 years experience in environmental health and safety or relate field, and/or experience in the LTL industry
- Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office( Word, Excel) and typing skills
- Great communication skills written and verbal
- Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
- Current CDL is a plus
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Quick advancement
- Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Clean, late model equipment
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
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Frequently asked questions
Integrating behavioral safety techniques involves coaching employees to recognize and adopt safer work habits, which reduces accidents. A Field Safety Specialist uses data-driven insights and hands-on training to encourage positive safety behaviors across all service centers, fostering a proactive safety culture.
Career pathways for Field Safety Specialists often lead to senior safety management, compliance leadership, or regional safety director roles. Gaining certifications and experience in accident investigation and regulatory compliance can accelerate advancement within logistics and transportation industries.
Certifications such as CDS (Certified Driver Safety), CSS (Certified Safety Specialist), and OSHA-related credentials boost credibility. In the LTL trucking industry, these certifications demonstrate expertise in safety protocols and regulatory compliance, improving employability and effectiveness.
Dayton Freight emphasizes a people-centered work environment paired with modern facilities and late-model equipment. This combination fosters a culture where safety specialists can effectively implement behavioral safety programs and actively engage with employees in recognition and training.
At Dayton Freight, the specialist manages accident investigations across multiple regions and travels regularly to service centers, balancing unstructured environments and varied weather conditions. The role also involves leading lead driver trainer programs, which is less common in comparable safety roles.
Field Safety Specialists in Bowling Green, KY typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Dayton Freight offers competitive weekly pay, which aligns well with local market trends for safety roles in transportation and logistics.
In Bowling Green, KY, familiarity with state-specific OSHA regulations and Kentucky transportation safety standards can provide an edge. Local safety training programs and compliance requirements tailored to freight and logistics operations are highly valued by employers.
Given the role requires weekly visits to multiple service centers, candidates should be prepared for travel involving 3 to 4 nights away from home. Bowling Green's regional layout supports manageable commutes, but flexibility in travel schedules is essential for effective safety oversight.
Key skills include strong communication, analytical thinking for safety data interpretation, adaptability in unstructured environments, and leadership in safety culture promotion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and the ability to train diverse employee groups are also critical for success.
The specialist actively promotes positive safety behaviors through participation in employee meetings and recognition activities. This hands-on presence supports morale and reinforces compliance by acknowledging safe practices, creating an engaging and supportive workplace atmosphere.