DOT Compliance Assistant
Addison, TX
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Summary:
We are seeking a DOT Compliance Assistant to join our team. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding hours-of-service and vehicle maintenance as outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This position is also responsible for the efficient utilization of the company-wide fleet management system Samsara. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in DOT Compliance, above average organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal mistakes in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Perks –
We are seeking a DOT Compliance Assistant to join our team. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding hours-of-service and vehicle maintenance as outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This position is also responsible for the efficient utilization of the company-wide fleet management system Samsara. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in DOT Compliance, above average organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal mistakes in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Perks –
- Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance elections
- Voluntary STD, Life, hospital, identity theft, and accident coverage
- 401K with 4% company match
- Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and AD&D insurance offered at no cost
- Paid Time Off
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit or Pay Card option
- Online pay stub access
- 24-7 office support
- Order DOT equipment as needed
- Assist with thoroughly investigating and documenting all accidents, DOT Incidents, roadsides, etc.
- Research, know and apply state, federal and industry specific compliance standards for safety
- Assist in documenting and administering disciplinary action for all DOT violations
- Complete corrective action reports and ensure the corrective action is taken
- Review DOT programs, policies, and procedures to ensure effectiveness/compliance with state and federal regulations
- Help with quarterly DOT newsletters
- Administrative duties such as mailings, office organization, scanning bills, etc.
- Daily organization, auditing, and updating tracking spreadsheets
- Daily utilization and review of Samsara; DVIRs, Faults, owner contact, admin/manager account set up
- Roadside inspections and vehicle citations/warnings; investigation and corrective action, folder maintenance, monthly check of CSA website
- DOT recordable accident record keeping compliance
- Working with HR to ensure Driver Qualification (DQ) compliance
- Track and ensure HOS compliance through Samsara
- Truck Safety equipment and certifications/inspections
- DOT safety enforcement as needed; counseling/re-training/discipline/write ups/separation
- Assist with a rotational on-call on weekends
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- Above average critical thinking
- Above average social IQ
- Attention to the detail
- Above average writing abilities
- Some experience with FMSCA compliance strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Samsara preferred but not required
- Acceptable background and MVR
- Pre-employment drug testing required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
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