DOT Compliance Specialist

DOT Compliance Specialist

The DOT Compliance Specialist position is responsible for administering and coordinating DOT compliance, reporting, training, and auditing as it relates to State, DOT and FMCSA regulations. Assist in monitoring and evaluating DOT and safety compliance risks. Research and assist with developing guidance and plans for compliance with laws and regulations. Oversee the driver management program. Communicate compliance deficiencies with recommendations for solving deficiencies to appropriate managers. Conduct DOT, HazMat, and driver safety training.

Our ideal candidate works out of our Corporate Office in Appleton, WI or one of our Central Region U.S. AutoForce locations - with the ability to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and communicate policies and procedures for Fleet & DOT / FMCSA Compliance
• Review and maintain compliance for Hours-of-Service logs (ELD's) and Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports for regulated drivers / trucks
• Maintain accurate vehicle state miles for IFTA and IRP reporting
• Assist in vehicle incident investigations and incident review calls
• Manage Samsara functionality for assigned region
• Assist in driver file compliance for assigned region
• Work with GPS tracking team / operations to ensure vehicles are equipped with correct GPS tracking, ELD, and PTO hardware and working properly
• Review GPS and dash cam video history to find driver habits. Work with operations to ensure safe driving
• Work with Safety Specialist / Environmental Team to ensure DOT Haz-Mat compliance
• Ensure drivers maintain licensing in accordance with DOT and policy requirements
• Collaborate with Safety and HR departments to provide safe work conditions and ensure equipment and documentation is maintained
• Develop and conduct DOT, FMCSA and CSA training to operational teams and drivers to ensure DOT, FMCSA, CSA compliance
• Maintain, track, and communicate CSA scores
• Lead the Smith System driver training program (PACE)
• Investigate and track patterns in vehicle accidents and report findings with recommendations to management
• Review and assist with safety programs as they relate to driver responsibilities
• Review and track Drivers Alert calls
• Assist in weekly new driver onboarding
• Track Driver / Vehicle examination reports and manage vehicle roadside inspection
• Take part in incident review calls and offer coaching / guidance

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.