DOT Safety Clerk

Seeking a hardworking, reliable individual to fill a DOT Safety Clerk position at Tri Star Freight System. If you are excited to be part of a winning team, apply today!

Responsibilities for DOT Safety Clerk:

• Work closely with the Safety Director
• Main responsibility will be maintaining DOT files - experience required

Other Responsibilities May Include:

• Responsible for hours of service (HOS), to included but not limited to training, monitoring, assisting owner operators and company drivers, as well as off-site locations, with HOS issues and concerns.
• Responsible for the issuance and activation of ELD’s to off-site locations.
• Responsible for the installation and activation of ELD’s for trucks located at the corporate office.
• Responsible for the inventory, ordering and invoice processing associated with the ELD’s
• Responsible for auditing of driver qualification, truck, and trailer files
• Will prepare reports outlining all discrepancies found during the audit
• Will attend and assist with the preparation of quarterly safety meetings
• Will work closely with other team members on various task and collection of compliance items
• Will work as liaison between corporate office and off-site locations on a variety of safety topics and issues, including but not limited to compliance items and corrective actions pertaining to all drivers
• May be responsible for preparing weekly reports

Will assist with all areas of the Safety Department, as needed, to include but not limited to:

• The processing of driver applications to include, the collection and review of all reports and documentations necessary to qualify a driver(s)
• Lease and de-lease drivers
• Review and process various invoices
• Collect, review and process various compliance items from drivers and off-site locations.
• Work closely with owner operators and company drivers on various inquiries and issues that arise
• May be asked to assist with driver recruitment.
• Assist Safety Director with various safety initiatives and projects

Qualifications fora DOT Safety Clerk:

• At least 2 years experience working with DOT files
• Familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations

• Familiar hours of service and the ELD mandate
• Familiar with the required driver qualification process
• Familiar with driver qualification files and maintenance records.
• Excellent computer skills, to include MS applications and web-based applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with drivers, peers, and upper management

This is not an OSHA position – please only apply if you have safety experience specifically in the transportation field working with owner operators and/or company drivers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• DOT: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person