Director of Transportation & Fleet Compliance

PNE•Longview, WA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a division of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, is seeking a Director of Transportation & Fleet Compliance. This role requires a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and can provide exceptional service and skills to the company, clients, and employees. Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is a multi-state organization with five divisions specializing in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal, with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii, and projects across the United States. CCS specifically provides industrial cleaning and spill response services to pulp and paper mills, major oil companies, and various manufacturing and industrial clients in the Pacific Northwest, known for completing large and complex industrial cleaning challenges efficiently and safely. The Director of Transportation & Fleet Compliance will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all transportation regulatory compliance, fleet performance, and telematics systems. The primary goal is to ensure full compliance with FMSCA, DOT, and applicable state regulations, while simultaneously driving operational efficiency, asset reliability, safety performance, and cost control. A key aspect of this role involves advanced administrative and analytical ownership of the Samara ELD and telematics platform, focusing on proactive compliance management, data-driven decision-making, and continuous system optimization. This individual will serve as the organization's subject matter expert in transportation compliance and fleet risk mitigation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License required and ability to be insured as a driver under the company’s vehicle insurance plan.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in transportation compliance and fleet management.
Extensive knowledge in FMCSA and DOT regulations.
Advanced administrative-level expertise with Samara ELD platform.
Strong understanding of CSA scoring methodology.
Proven experience preparing for and managing DOT audits.
Demonstrated success implementing compliance programs and corrective action plans.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, or related field.
Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or similar credential.
Experience in industrial services, environmental services, or heavy equipment operation.
Experience building KPI dashboards using telematics data.
Knowledge of hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR).

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies
Ensure full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and state transportation regulations.
Oversee and maintain HOS Compliance, DQ files, Drug and Alcohol clearinghouse compliance, vehicle maintenance records, IFTA reporting, IRP registration, Unified Carrier registration.
Lead DOT audits, compliance reviews, and inspection responses.
Monitor and manage CSA scores, implementing corrective action plans as needed.
Chair accident review boards and oversee post-incident regulatory compliance.
Develop proactive audit-readiness strategies to eliminate risk exposure.
Serve as enterprise-level administrator and subject matter expert for the Samsara platform.
Conduct weekly ELD audits to proactively prevent violations.
Develop internal dashboards and executive reporting using Samara data.
Oversee ELD log auditing, HOS violation prevention, driver log edits and certification workflows, unassigned driving time resolution, DVIR compliance and corrective repair tracking, driver safety scorecards and behavioral analytics.
Train drivers, dispatchers, and managers on ELD usage and compliance expectations.
Lead preventative maintenance programs for all fleet vehicles and heavy equipment.
Develop fleet lifecycle strategy and replacement planning.
Monitor fleet utilization, downtime, and repair trends.
Implement cost-control initiatives related to fuel, maintenance, and asset management.
Partner with Safety leadership to reduce recordable vehicle incidents, HOS violations, Roadside inspection failures.
Develop leading safety indicators using telematics data.
Implement driver coaching programs based on harsh braking, speeding, idle time, and other safety indicators.
Support insurance audits and EMR improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain transportation compliance SOPs
Establish and maintain driver handbook standards for ELD usage, HOS compliance, vehicle inspections, accident reporting, etc.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, cost efficiency, and fleet performance.
Provide executive-level reporting on compliance metrics, safety indicators, and fleet KPIs.
Develop and manage the annual fleet and transportation compliance budget, include fuel, maintenance, repairs, and CAPEX
Partner with Finance and Operations to forecast expenses, manage cost controls, and identify efficiency opportunities.
Monitor budget performance and provide regular variance reporting to executive leadership.
Lead fleet lifecycle planning, including asset acquisition, replacement strategy, and capital planning.
Lead and develop a high-performing compliance and fleet team.
Drive change management initiatives related to systems, processes, and regulatory updates.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents
Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
Specialty RX programs.
Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans
Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
Telehealth by Teladoc.
401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Trainings and Certifications
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday for qualifying employees
Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
Annual company events
Safety Incentives