CDL Compliance Coordinator

Akiva Ai•Tucson, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDL Compliance Coordinator oversees commercial driving compliance for temporary personnel assigned to operate customer-owned or customer-managed commercial vehicles. This role administers driver qualification, CDL verification, certification tracking, transportation safety compliance, and drug-and-alcohol testing in accordance with FMCSA, DOT, and applicable state and customer regulations. The coordinator maintains audit-ready Driver Qualification Files (DQF) and serves as the program's subject-matter expert on commercial-driver workforce compliance.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in transportation, safety, HR, or related field; Bachelor's preferred
4+ years of FMCSA / DOT commercial-driver compliance experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 382, 383, 390, 391, and 395
Experience administering FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries
Experience maintaining Driver Qualification Files (DQF) in audit-ready condition
Familiarity with Motor Vehicle Record pulls, PSP checks, and CDL endorsement requirements
Strong attention to detail, document-management discipline, and records-retention practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

TSC (Transportation Safety Compliance) certification or NATMI Certified Director of Safety / Certified Safety Supervisor
Experience supporting municipal, state, or county commercial-driver workforces
Familiarity with Arizona Department of Transportation requirements and Tucson fleet operations
Working knowledge of OSHA general-industry and transportation safety standards
Experience with electronic DQF and compliance-management platforms
Familiarity with AI-assisted compliance and document-review tools

Responsibilities

Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF) per 49 CFR Part 391 for every CDL-classified assignment
Verify commercial driver licenses, medical examiner certifications, and applicable endorsements at hire and at renewal
Administer FMCSA pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, follow-up, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 382
Coordinate Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) pulls, periodic reviews, and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) checks
Track expiring CDL credentials, medical cards, and endorsements; coordinate timely renewals
Maintain Clearinghouse queries (limited and full) per FMCSA requirements
Support transportation safety initiatives including hours-of-service awareness, vehicle inspection, and incident response protocols
Coordinate with customer Risk Management, Fleet, and Human Resources on driver qualification and assignment decisions
Investigate and document driving incidents, near-misses, and customer-reported concerns
Provide CDL-related onboarding orientations and refresher communications
Maintain audit-ready DOT compliance documentation and respond to FMCSA, state, or customer audits
Brief the program team on regulatory changes affecting commercial-driver workforce compliance