Head of Safety

About Us
At Billor, short for "Bill of Rights," we are building the largest trucking ecosystem in the U.S., dedicated to supporting truck drivers. By combining FinTech, Technology, and Freight Management, we empower drivers to achieve truck ownership and a better quality of life. Our mission is rooted in freedom, responsibility, and efficiency, enabling drivers to maximize productivity and enjoy more time with their families.

About the role
We are looking for a Head of Safety to lead our Safety function for Freight. This person will be responsible for ensuring our operations are fully compliant with U.S. trucking and traffic regulations, while also building and scaling robust risk management processes.

This is a strategic role with high business impact, ensuring operational safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory excellence at scale.

Responsibilities:

Estrategy & Leadership

• Lead the Safety team, defining strategy, structure, and priorities
• Build and scale Safety processes, policies, and governance
• Develop and track key metrics (KPIs/KRIs) for the area
• Manage and develop the team, ensuring high performance
• Nurture a culture of Safety first for the company guranteeing high level of compliance with FMCSA / DOT regulations

Regulatory Compliance (US Trucking)

• Ensure compliance with U.S. transportation regulations (DOT, FMCSA, among others)
• Act as the main point of contact for regulatory matters and external stakeholders
• Ensure readiness for audits and regulatory inspections
• Implement and maintain up-to-date compliance policies and controls

Safety & Operations

• Ensure customers and operations follow safety and traffic regulations
• Drive incident prevention and promote best practices in safety
• Monitor safety metrics and continuously improve performance
• Partner closely with Operations to ensure safe and efficient execution

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risks
• Develop risk management frameworks and processes
• Support business decision-making with a risk-based perspective
• Implement internal controls and mitigation plans

Audit & Incidents

• Lead internal and external audits
• Manage critical incidents, including investigation and action plans
• Ensure proper documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvements
• Establish crisis management processes when needed

Culture & Influence

• Foster a strong culture of safety and compliance across the organization
• Influence stakeholders across different levels and functions
• Partner closely with Internal Operations
• Ensure Risk & Compliance acts as a business enabler, not a blocker

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with trucking operations
• Managed fleet of 200+ trucks
• Knowledge of U.S. transportation regulations (e.g., DOT, FMCSA)
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making
• Experience managing operational risks in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with safety monitoring and telematics tools

Preferred

• Certifications in Risk, Compliance, or Safety are a plus
• Been through FMCSA audits
• Dealt with insurance carriers
• Built safety programs from scratch