Safety & Compliance Manager
About The Position
The Safety & Compliance Manager will support Transportation Safety & Compliance Programs by maintaining and supporting company safety policies, compliance procedures, and transportation safety programs. This role ensures compliance with FMCSA regulations, DOT requirements, OSHA standards, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Regulations, and DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations. The position involves maintaining audit-ready compliance documentation and records, supporting company-wide safety initiatives to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance, and partnering with operations, dispatch, maintenance, and leadership teams to ensure safe and compliant operations. Additionally, the role manages and monitors safety systems and technology, including ELD, telematics, and in-cab camera systems, reviews safety events and driver scorecards, generates performance reports, supports FMCSA Clearinghouse administration, maintains electronic driver qualification files, and tracks various driver certifications and requirements. The position also involves assisting with Hours-of-Service and ELD compliance, reviewing driver logs, supporting DOT audit preparation, maintaining records related to driver qualifications and fleet permits, assisting with incident investigations and reporting, and supporting driver onboarding and training initiatives.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, DOT compliance, fleet operations, or logistics compliance preferred
- Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations
- Strong working knowledge of Hours-of-Service compliance
- Strong working knowledge of ELD systems
- Strong working knowledge of Hazardous Materials transportation regulations
- Strong working knowledge of DOT Drug and Alcohol requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Driver qualification file management
- Strong working knowledge of Fleet safety and telematics systems
- Experience with transportation safety platforms, reporting systems, and compliance software preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with safety/compliance software systems preferred
- Ability to analyze safety trends and compliance data
- Self-starter with a hands-on and solutions-oriented mindset
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, DOT compliance, fleet operations, or logistics compliance preferred
- Experience with transportation safety platforms, reporting systems, and compliance software preferred
- Experience with safety/compliance software systems preferred
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Support Transportation Safety & Compliance Programs
- Maintain and support company safety policies, compliance procedures, and transportation safety programs
- Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations, DOT requirements, OSHA standards, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Regulations, and DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations
- Help maintain audit-ready compliance documentation and records
- Support company-wide safety initiatives focused on reducing risk and improving operational safety performance
- Partner with operations, dispatch, maintenance, and leadership teams to support safe and compliant operations
- Manage and monitor ELD, telematics, and in-cab camera systems (Samsara, Netradyne, Motive, Geotab, or similar platforms)
- Review safety events, driver scorecards, and compliance alerts
- Generate safety, compliance, and operational performance reports
- Support FMCSA Clearinghouse administration and monitoring
- Maintain electronic driver qualification (DQ) files and compliance databases
- Track CDL expirations, medical cards, HazMat endorsements, and annual driver requirements
- Assist with troubleshooting and improving safety technology and compliance systems
- Monitor CSA scores, violations, and fleet safety trends
- Assist with Hours-of-Service and ELD compliance management
- Review driver logs and identify compliance issues
- Support DOT audit preparation and compliance reviews
- Maintain records related to driver qualification files, CDL and medical card requirements, HazMat endorsements, drug and alcohol testing programs, annual driver reviews, and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements
- Support fleet permit and registration tracking including IFTA and IRP requirements
- Assist with transportation compliance reporting and documentation management
- Assist with investigating and documenting vehicle accidents, fuel spills, workplace injuries, customer incidents, and near misses
- Support corrective action tracking and follow-up
- Coordinate incident documentation with operations, insurance providers, and leadership teams
- Maintain organized incident records and reporting files
- Assist with driver onboarding compliance documentation and qualification requirements
- Support orientation and ongoing safety training initiatives
- Maintain training documentation and compliance records
- Assist with HazMat training, defensive driving programs, OSHA training requirements, customer-specific site training, quarterly safety meetings, and refresher and remedial training programs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Empower 401(k) with company match starting Day 1
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Boot reimbursement program
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
