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Benefits: - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The CDL Compliance Coordinator oversees commercial driving compliance for temporary personnel assigned to operate customer-owned or customer-managed commercial vehicles. This role administers driver qualification, CDL verification, certification tracking, transportation safety compliance, and drug-and-alcohol testing in accordance with FMCSA, DOT, and applicable state and customer regulations. The coordinator maintains audit-ready Driver Qualification Files (DQF) and serves as the program's subject-matter expert on commercial-driver workforce compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF) per 49 CFR Part 391 for every CDL-classified assignment
• Verify commercial driver licenses, medical examiner certifications, and applicable endorsements at hire and at renewal
• Administer FMCSA pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, follow-up, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 382
• Coordinate Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) pulls, periodic reviews, and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) checks
• Track expiring CDL credentials, medical cards, and endorsements; coordinate timely renewals
• Maintain Clearinghouse queries (limited and full) per FMCSA requirements
• Support transportation safety initiatives including hours-of-service awareness, vehicle inspection, and incident response protocols
• Coordinate with customer Risk Management, Fleet, and Human Resources on driver qualification and assignment decisions
• Investigate and document driving incidents, near-misses, and customer-reported concerns
• Provide CDL-related onboarding orientations and refresher communications
• Maintain audit-ready DOT compliance documentation and respond to FMCSA, state, or customer audits
• Brief the program team on regulatory changes affecting commercial-driver workforce compliance
Required Qualifications
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in transportation, safety, HR, or related field; Bachelor's preferred
• 4+ years of FMCSA / DOT commercial-driver compliance experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 382, 383, 390, 391, and 395
• Experience administering FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries
• Experience maintaining Driver Qualification Files (DQF) in audit-ready condition
• Familiarity with Motor Vehicle Record pulls, PSP checks, and CDL endorsement requirements
• Strong attention to detail, document-management discipline, and records-retention practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
• TSC (Transportation Safety Compliance) certification or NATMI Certified Director of Safety / Certified Safety Supervisor
• Experience supporting municipal, state, or county commercial-driver workforces
• Familiarity with Arizona Department of Transportation requirements and Tucson fleet operations
• Working knowledge of OSHA general-industry and transportation safety standards
• Experience with electronic DQF and compliance-management platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted compliance and document-review tools
Tools, Technologies & Frameworks
Compliance: FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, DQF platforms, drug-testing portals | Verification: MVR vendors, PSP, CDL state portals | Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat | Records: secure document management, retention systems | Reporting: Excel, compliance dashboards | AI: AKIVA-provided AI tools for document review, expiration tracking, and audit prep
What AKIVA Offers
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities
• Supportive management team with Veteran-owned company values
• Opportunity to work on impactful public sector engagements
• Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension
• AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees
Comprehensive Benefits Package• 401(k) with generous company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing
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Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
