Safety Compliance Specialist – Driver Processing

Seeking a hardworking, reliable individual to fill a DOT Safety Compliance position at Janel Group’s Domestic Division (Expedited Logistics and Freight Services). If you are excited to be part of a winning team, are team oriented, have a great work ethic and work easily with your co-workers in the office as well as field personnel, apply today!

Responsibilities of position:

• Work closely with the Safety Director and Lead Safety team members
• Main responsibility will be maintaining DOT files and new Driver Processing - experience required

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for maintaining Hours of Service (HOS) standards - including 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 as well as the corporate office.
• 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 safety meetings
• Will work as liaison between corporate office and off-site locations on a variety of safety topics and issues, including compliance items and corrective actions pertaining to all drivers
• May be responsible for preparing weekly reports
• The processing of driver applications to include, the collection and review of all reports and documentations necessary to qualify a driver(s) and build strong DQ file
• Must have knowledge of the Federal Clearinghouse
• Lease and de-lease drivers
• Collect, review and process various compliance items from drivers and off-site locations.
• Work closely with owner operators on various inquiries and issues that arise
• Random Drug and Alcohol Program - ensure the random program guidelines are followed and met as required by Federal Regulations
• Assist Safety Director with various safety initiatives and projects
• Activation/deactivation of company fuel cards
• Processing drivers through TSA and subsequent renewals
• Responsible for all Houston badging to new associates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with DOT files and processing new driver applicants
• Familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
• Familiar with the Hours of Service (HOS) and the ELD mandate
• Familiar with the required driver qualification process
• Familiar with driver qualification files and maintenance records.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to communicate
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Confidentiality is a must

This is not an OSHA position – please only apply if you have safety experience specifically in the transportation field working with owner operators and know Federal Regulations for vetting a driver.

Job Type: Full-time