DOT Safety Compliance Associate

Bekins Van Lines•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors and encourages compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Wheaton Corporate policy through auditing of required documentation submitted by drivers. Provide training to drivers regarding the rules and regulations on the proper completion of all the necessary documents. Provide technical assistance on installation, use and troubleshooting operation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: Review driver logs for completeness and accuracy, comparing logs to other supporting documentation, including but not limited to fuel receipts, weight tickets, inspections, and accident reports; Confirms inspection documentation and provides instructions for possible bonus payment and prepares driver/agent correspondence; Prepare and maintain DOT-required roadside inspection files. Provides initial training and technical support for drivers and agents on routine Electronic Log Device (ELD) issues; Conducts a portion of driver orientation as related to driver logs; and safety policies. Provides instruction on federal hours of service limitations and daily duty status record maintenance for agents and drivers; Identifies roadside violations that can be challenged and follows federal procedure(s) to improve our safety profile in the FMSCA; Software support, interact with vendor and agent/driver in troubleshooting and training on ELD hours of service application; Assists in the replacement of defective ELDs authorized by the vendor and reviews vendor data on ELD; OTHER FUNCTIONS: Assists in review and data entry of vehicle inspections. Provides training and assistance to management for new compliance auditors as needed. Assists in sorting and distributing daily mail for the Safety Department. Supports and assists other areas of the Safety Department as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to type 35 wpm
Six months of experience in the transportation industry, utilizing knowledge of drivers' daily duty status reports, is preferred
Accurate data entry and record-keeping skills
High school education or equivalent
Must have the ability to sit at a desk and in front of a computer for long periods of time
Physical presence in the office is required
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
Must have the ability to handle stress
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand and walk
Specific vision abilities required by this job include appropriate vision needed to read a computer screen, paper forms, and correspondence

Responsibilities

Review driver logs for completeness and accuracy, comparing logs to other supporting documentation, including but not limited to fuel receipts, weight tickets, inspections, and accident reports
Confirms inspection documentation and provides instructions for possible bonus payment and prepares driver/agent correspondence
Prepare and maintain DOT-required roadside inspection files.
Provides initial training and technical support for drivers and agents on routine Electronic Log Device (ELD) issues
Conducts a portion of driver orientation as related to driver logs; and safety policies
Provides instruction on federal hours of service limitations and daily duty status record maintenance for agents and drivers
Identifies roadside violations that can be challenged and follows federal procedure(s) to improve our safety profile in the FMSCA
Software support, interact with vendor and agent/driver in troubleshooting and training on ELD hours of service application
Assists in the replacement of defective ELDs authorized by the vendor and reviews vendor data on ELD
Assists in review and data entry of vehicle inspections
Provides training and assistance to management for new compliance auditors as needed
Assists in sorting and distributing daily mail for the Safety Department
Supports and assists other areas of the Safety Department as needed