Salary range $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in:
- Business administration
- Transportation management (preferred, not always required)
- 1–3+ years of experience in:
- Transportation compliance
- Fleet management or trucking operations
Knowledge & Certifications
- Strong knowledge of DOT/ FMCSA regulations, including:
- Hours of Service (HOS)
- Driver Qualification (DQ) files
- Drug & Alcohol testing programs
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
- Familiarity with:
- FMCSA systems (e.g., Clearinghouse, PSP reports)
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
- Certifications (optional but valuable):
- DOT Compliance Certification
- Safety or transportation compliance training
Key Responsibilities
Typical duties include:
- Maintaining driver qualification files (DQ files)
- Ensuring compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Managing drug & alcohol testing programs
- Monitoring driver logs / HOS compliance
- Coordinating vehicle records, inspections, and maintenance logs
- Preparing for and assisting with DOT audits and inspections
- Keeping up with regulatory changes and implementing updates
- Training drivers on compliance procedures when needed
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail (critical for compliance work)
- Organizational and recordkeeping skills
- Knowledge of transportation software / ELD systems
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Strong communication skills (dealing with drivers, management, auditors)
- Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
