DOT Driving Specialist
About The Position
The DOT Driving Specialist will conduct ride-alongs with drivers to observe, coach, and train for safety and performance. This role involves evaluating new team members, monitoring permits for regulatory compliance, and partnering with dispatchers, drivers, and operations managers. The specialist will train, evaluate, and re-certify drivers on the Savage Safe Driving Program (SPACE), promote safety systems like SHAPS and “Better Way”, and support drivers on both day and night shifts. Additionally, the role requires tracking ride-along progress, reporting results to leadership, and being an expert in safe driving practices that improve fuel efficiency and reduce risk. The specialist will also audit training paperwork for 100% compliance.
Requirements
- Class A CDL with at least 5 years of Long Combination Vehicle experience
- Doubles/triples hazmat endorsement required
- A proven safe driving record and strong knowledge of best driving practices and fuel economy
- Experience driving in all weather conditions with a focus on safety
- Strong mentoring, training, and communication skills
- Ability to build trust and positive relationships with drivers and managers
- Willingness to work with drivers on day and night shifts; occasional weekends required
- Ability to travel 30–50% of the time across operations
- Comfortable with technology (Outlook, Excel, Word, Geotab, Netradyne, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Savage Team Member experience
- Safety Specialist status
- MSHA and HazMat certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Self-motivated with excellent planning and scheduling skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct ride-alongs with drivers to observe, coach, and train for safety and performance
- Evaluate new team members with DOT pre-hire ride-alongs
- Monitor and track permits for regulatory compliance
- Partner with dispatchers, drivers, and operations managers to schedule and review ride-alongs
- Train, evaluate, and re-certify drivers on the Savage Safe Driving Program (SPACE)
- Promote safety systems like SHAPS (Hazard Analysis & Prevention System) and “Better Way”
- Support drivers on both day and night shifts
- Track ride-along progress in spreadsheets and report results to leadership
- Be an expert in safe driving practices that improve fuel efficiency and reduce risk
- Audit training paperwork for 100% compliance
Benefits
- Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
