The Home Depot

Manager, Fleet Safety & Compliance

The Home Depot • $88K — $105K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in compliance administration and fleet safety programs.
  • Strong understanding of DOT and non-DOT compliance requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred certifications: CDS, CTP, or CSP.
  • Experience with Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee driver compliance programs and manage documentation processes.
  • Ensure hours-of-service and ELD compliance through trend analysis and corrective actions.
  • Lead driver safety initiatives and conduct root-cause analysis of incidents.
  • Manage drug and alcohol program in accordance with DOT requirements.
  • Coordinate driver engagement and training programs, analyzing KPIs for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry leaders in safety and compliance.
  • Engagement in a field-critical role impacting fleet management.
  • Access to advanced technology for compliance monitoring.
  • Potential for professional development through training and certifications.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on safety and accountability.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Manager, Fleet Safety and Compliance - Drivers provides enterprise oversight for driver safety and driver compliance programs across supported fleet operations, including DOT and non-DOT driver populations. This role owns the execution, governance, and continuous improvement of driver qualification, hours-of-service, drug and alcohol compliance, driver coaching, incident prevention, driver engagement, and safety-performance reporting. The position partners with field leaders, Legal, HR, Risk Management, Safety, and third-party providers to ensure driver programs are compliant, consistently executed, risk-based, and aligned to Home Depot's broader fleet safety strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Driver Compliance Program Governance: Own day-to-day oversight of DOT and non-DOT driver compliance programs, including driver qualification files, CDL and medical card tracking, MVR monitoring, annual reviews, pre-employment screening, recurring compliance monitoring, third-party administrator performance, audit readiness, and timely closure of driver compliance documentation gaps.
  • Hours of Service, ELD and Driver Regulatory Compliance: Manage hours-of-service compliance, ELD monitoring, exemptions, form-and-manner errors, unassigned driving, and violation trends. Partner with field leaders to address repeat issues, provide coaching guidance, support corrective actions, and escalate high-risk or recurring compliance concerns.
  • Driver Safety, Coaching and Incident Prevention: Lead driver incident-prevention program execution and support root-cause analysis for significant vehicular incidents. Use Samsara, telematics, video-based safety data, incident trends, and field observations to identify high-risk behaviors, establish coaching governance, reinforce field leader accountability, and verify corrective-action effectiveness.
  • Drug and Alcohol Program Oversight: Oversee execution of DOT drug and alcohol program requirements, including random testing, post-accident testing, pre-employment testing, reasonable suspicion support, and Clearinghouse query compliance. Monitor vendor performance, compliance exceptions, field escalation, and corrective-action follow-up in partnership with HR, Legal, and Safety.
  • Driver Engagement, Training, Analytics and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate driver safety recognition and engagement programs, support defensive driving and DOT compliance training routines, analyze driver safety and compliance KPIs, produce scorecards and executive-ready summaries, recommend process improvements, and oversee FMCSA DataQ submissions for inaccurate driver-related records through final resolution.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Reports to Sr. Manager, Director Sr. Director or VP
  • Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
  • Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
  • Typically considers new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals when solving problems.
  • Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
  • Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Visio.
  • Associates degree or higher.
  • Certified Director of Safety (CDS) Certification, Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Designation.
  • SMITH System or Decision Driving Trainer Certification
  • 2 Years' Experience Managing a Fleet Maintenance Program
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
  • Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to nontechnical groups.
  • "Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
  • Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making."
  • "Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.
  • Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities."
  • "Drives Excellence: Approaches problems systematically; develops solutions with sustainable and scalable results.
  • Excels in Customer Service: Thinks and acts with a customer perspective."
  • Inspires Achievement: Excites associates about change, by explaining its benefits and the business case.
  • 2 years' experience with compliance administration
  • Must possess excellent organizational skills to ensure all work is accurately completed in a timely fashion.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate at all levels is critical.
  • Strong attention to detail.


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Excellent project management skills. Demonstrated abilty to perform financial analysis. Ability to ascertain and solve problems. Strong computer skills.
  • Strong communication skills.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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