Transportation Compliance Associate

OnTrac•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring a Transportation Compliance Associate based at its Albany, New York site. The position supports quality customer service by serving as a liaison between operations personnel and vendors that provide services for OnTrac. It helps reduce company liability and strengthen defensibility by maintaining vendor contract compliance. The position requires up to 60% travel to company locations in surrounding areas. The schedule is variable according to business needs; shifts and workdays are not guaranteed and may change based on operational priorities. The associate is the main point of contact for contract qualification needs for Regional Service Providers (RSPs) and other transportation and delivery service providers. The role includes resolving disputes, inspecting contractual compliance and qualification items, and communicating findings and recommended actions. It also involves training and informing OnTrac personnel about communication with RSPs and contract requirements, while supporting strong, legally compliant business relationships.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, or two years of contract compliance and Vendor Relations-related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
High level of analytical skills, project management, and accounting experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge of the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for contract qualification needs for Regional Service Providers and other transportation and delivery service providers.
Act as a liaison between operations personnel and vendors providing services on behalf of OnTrac.
Assist in preventing and resolving disputes between the company and Regional Service Providers and vendors.
Conduct periodic inspections of contractual compliance and qualification items, including insurance, DOT/FMCSA requirements, business licenses, and DMV permits.
Train and inform OnTrac personnel about proper communication with RSPs and provide assistance with contract knowledge.
Communicate with Operations and RSPs to support contract compliance and strong, legal business relationships.
Communicate findings and recommend courses of action to appropriate individuals.
Function independently in a multi-tasked environment.