DOT Compliance Specialist

Barnhart • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The DOT Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This role involves monitoring driver qualification files, maintaining regulatory records, and collaborating cross-functionally to manage compliance-related processes. A successful candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of navigating sensitive compliance conversations. Key Responsibilities: The DOT Compliance Specialist plays a key role in maintaining regulatorycompliance through daily monitoring, reporting, and coordination efforts.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory complexities and difficult conversations.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty evaluation and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in DOT compliance, transportation, or logistics preferred.
• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations, Samsara, Supervision, and DISA reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing driver qualification files and tracking medical card/CDLexpirations.
• Ensuring HOS compliance and reviewing unassigned drive time via Samsara.
• Overseeing IFTA fuel purchase reporting and citation reviews.
• Communicating with branches regarding inspections, violations, and regulatory updates.
• Completing routine filings such as Oregon Weight-Mile Tax, Road Use Assessment Fees, and FMCSA scorecard updates.
• Ensuring compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements (DISA/FMCSA).
• Monitoring vehicle registrations, insurance, and MCS-90 documentation.
• Handling annual filings (e.g., MCS-150, Unified Carrier Registration, NY Highway Use Tax).
• Supporting acquisition-related compliance tasks.
• Collaborating with maintenance to ensure vehicle compliance.
• Challenging inspection or audit violations when appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus program that pays for performance.
• 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
• Insurance, paid time off and other benefits (details in interview).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed