Job Overview:The Safety & Compliance Manager will operates 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.
Duties and 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.
Qualifications:- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Physical Demands:- Exposure to Elements: Work in various weather conditions for outdoor tasks and exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises.
- Extensive Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility or around vehicles.
- Computer Use: Frequent use of computers and handheld devices for inventory management, scheduling, and communication, necessitating manual dexterity
