DOT Compliance Specialist

Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking a DOT Compliance Contractor for a 6 month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is fully onsite.

This position is responsible to assist the client Director, Safety & Risk in all aspects of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulatory compliance for our company-owned fleet, drivers, and third-party carriers. The position will also effectively monitor changes within the safety and environmental standards to ensure changes are communicated and reflected in all training and procedural documents. Assists with other risk management responsibilities where needed including non-DOT driver qualification reviews or other safety & risk administrative tasks on an as needed basis. The position will identify, create, maintain, and administer solutions that address DOT compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOT and FMCSA compliance ensuring full compliance across company operations
• Manage driver qualification reviews for non-DOT drivers
• Manage timely and accurate submission of all regulatory filings and documentation
• Monitor compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations, where applicable
• Review accident reports for driver-related incident investigations
• Conduct periodic audits of internal and external compliance processes & systems for accuracy, completeness and efficiency opportunities
• Track and report on Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores and accident history
• Collaborate with legal teams during litigation, audits, and investigations
• Oversee compliance related to the transportation of Hazardous Materials, (HAZMAT), where applicable
• Stay abreast of DOT & OSHA regulatory changes and communicate updates across stakeholders
• Research Industry Best Practices and stay abreast of changes or developments in the industry that increases safety and adds value to drivers, to include identifying systems, technology, etc
• May perform other duties as assigned

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or minimum of 2 years of work-related experience in occupational health and safety, retail preferred; any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Certifications - ASP or CSP or related certification, preferred.
• Ability to analytically review data to determine actions/responses to issues or trends
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office, especially Power Point & Excel
• Completion of OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA processes and regulations including methods, techniques, and procedures involved in driver DOT compliance
• Organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient at creating and delivering online and in person training to employees
• Ability to coordinate programs, prepare reports and maintain accurate records in risk management system(s).
• Ability to work independently, extended hours, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English at an intermediate-advanced level (orally and in writing)

Pay Rate- $36.55- $37.86/hour