Safety & Compliance Manager

Family Branding•Compton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Compliance Manager will operate on both sides of safety: managing driver qualification file compliance and DOT/FMCSA administration, and getting behind the wheel to conduct road tests, ride-alongs, and hands-on driver coaching. The manager will directly supervise our Safety Representatives and serve as the on-the-ground safety leader for our operations, working closely with our Director of DOT Compliance and Safety Department Supervisor, both based on the East Coast.

Requirements

Active Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
5+ years of experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, or transportation safety management.
Prior supervisory or management experience, ideally overseeing compliance or safety administrative staff.
Hands-on experience conducting road tests, ride-alongs, or behind-the-wheel driver evaluations.
Experience developing or delivering driver training – classroom, behind-the-wheel, or both.
Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver qualification file (DQF) requirements, and Clearinghouse compliance.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and hold a team accountable to deadlines.
Willingness to travel between West Coast terminals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tenstreet, AS400, or comparable compliance/driver management platforms strongly preferred.
Certified driver training credential a major plus – Smith System Certified Instructor, ITC (Instructor Training Course), MOI (Methods of Instruction), or similar recognized driver instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and hold accountable the Safety Representatives handling document review, expiration management, return-to-duty (RTD) processing, and termination administration.
Review and audit AS400 and Tenstreet entries for accuracy and timeliness before issues become backlog.
Conduct applicant road tests and skills evaluations for new commercial drivers.
Perform driver ride-alongs to observe performance, identify coaching opportunities, and correct unsafe habits in real time.
Deliver ongoing driver safety training, including defensive driving, hours-of-service, and company safety policy refreshers.
Make and own OOS (out-of-service) and return-to-duty decisions for drivers in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for CA terminal management on safety and compliance matters.
Partner with the Director of DOT Compliance and Safety Department Supervisor on department initiatives, audits, and reporting.
Support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Assist with recruiting support such as reviewing MVRs, background checks, and Clearinghouse queries for CA applicants.
Perform other duties as assigned.