Safety & Compliance Manager

Al Warren Oil Company•Chicago, IL

23h

About The Position

The Safety & Compliance Manager supports transportation safety and compliance programs at Al Warren Oil Company and Altom Transport. The role maintains safety policies, compliance procedures, audit-ready documentation, and company-wide initiatives intended to reduce risk and improve operational safety. It partners with operations, dispatch, maintenance, and leadership to support safe, compliant operations. The position manages and monitors ELD, telematics, and in-cab camera systems; reviews safety events, driver scorecards, and compliance alerts; produces performance reports; and maintains electronic driver qualification files and compliance databases. It tracks driver credentials and requirements, monitors CSA scores and fleet safety trends, and supports FMCSA Clearinghouse administration and safety-system improvements. The role assists with Hours-of-Service and ELD compliance, driver-log reviews, DOT audit preparation, transportation compliance reporting, and fleet permit and registration tracking, including IFTA and IRP. It also supports incident investigations and documentation, corrective-action follow-up, driver onboarding, safety training, and training records. Travel between terminals and operational locations is approximately 10–20%; occasional after-hours or on-call support may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on operational needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in transportation safety, DOT compliance, fleet operations, or logistics compliance is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours-of-Service compliance, ELD systems, hazardous materials transportation regulations, DOT Drug and Alcohol requirements, driver qualification file management, and fleet safety and telematics systems.
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.
Ability to analyze safety trends and compliance data.
Self-starter with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation safety platforms, reporting systems, and compliance software.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support company safety policies, compliance procedures, and transportation safety programs.
Help ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations, DOT requirements, OSHA standards, HazMat regulations, and DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations.
Maintain audit-ready compliance documentation and records and support company-wide safety initiatives.
Partner with operations, dispatch, maintenance, and leadership teams to support safe and compliant operations.
Manage and monitor ELD, telematics, and in-cab camera systems, and 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 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 and review driver logs for compliance issues.
Support DOT audit preparation and compliance reviews; maintain records for driver qualifications, credentials, testing programs, annual reviews, and Clearinghouse requirements.
Support fleet permit and registration tracking, including IFTA and IRP, and assist with 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; maintain organized incident records.
Assist with driver onboarding compliance documentation and qualification requirements.
Support orientation and ongoing safety training, including HazMat, defensive driving, OSHA, customer-specific site training, quarterly safety meetings, and refresher or remedial programs.
Maintain training documentation and compliance records.
Travel approximately 10–20% between terminals and operational locations and provide occasional after-hours or on-call support as needed.