Logistics Compliance/US Custom's Director (Lyndhurst)

Company Description

De Mase Warehouse Systems is a family-owned and operated company with over 52 years of expertise in specialized transportation, heavy hauling, and complex transportation solutions. We provide professional transportation services across the United States and Canada, offering project and logistics management with a focus on routing and precision. Our services include Heavy Haul, Project freight, crane and rigging services, and cross-border freight solutions. Additionally, we provide warehousing, import/export services, drayage and direct discharge from all major ports. At De Mase Trucking & Rigging, our commitment to excellence drives everything we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site/remote role for a Compliance Director.The Compliance Director will oversee the compliance department ensuring all equipment files, FMCSA and DOT regulations are followed. US Customs regulations a plus.

Qualifications

• Ensure all drivers, vehicles, and operations comply with DOT, FMCSA, and other state and federal regulations.
• Oversee and maintain driver qualification files, including driver's licenses, physicals, and certifications.
• Manage the company's drug and alcohol testing program according to DOT requirements.
• Prepare and submit all necessary regulatory filings, reports, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits
• Experience with working for a Trucking/Rigging company who Haul Oversized loads across the United States
• Preparing on boarding documents for new hires, drivers and company hires.
• Driver Qualification and Management : Overseeing the entire driver lifecycle, including pre-employment background checks, managing driver qualification files (DQFs), coordinating annual motor vehicle record (MVR) reviews, and ensuring medical certifications and licenses are current.
• Liaison with External Bodies : Acting as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations, and collaborating with insurance, legal teams, and government officials to manage risk
• Experience with Hours of service and the use of Samsara GPS/ELOG system
• Training and Education: Developing and delivering compliance and safety training programs for drivers, operations staff, and management to foster a culture of safety and accountability.
• Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections : Ensuring a robust preventive maintenance schedule is in place, all vehicles pass required annual inspections, and documentation is accurate and readily available in the event of an audit
• Experience with bonded cargo and transportation a plus