Compliance - MEX - DOT Compliance Specialist

CR England; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

CR England seeks a DOT Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to interface with drivers and operations across divisions.

You will educate drivers on DOT rules, CSA scores, and hours of service, including after-hours support with the logs team unavailable.

The role requires independent judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage reviews and renewals while ensuring safety and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Direct management with day-to-day operations experience preferred.
• Fast paced environment requiring patience and professionalism.
• Very dependable and takes ownership of work processes.
• English level from advanced to native; US visa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Company compliance with DOT regulations.
• Educate drivers regarding DOT regulations and CSA scores.
• Educate and assist drivers regarding logs/hours of service during after hours when logs team is unavailable.
• Coordinate after hours accident handling including drug and alcohol testing and communications.
• Manage DOT driver annual reviews and renewals per DOT regulation 391.25.
• Assess driver motor vehicle records to determine training or employment actions.

Skills

Direct management

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

English proficiency

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Due to our exponential growth we are looking for our next:

DOT Compliance Specialist

Schedule: M- F 8 a, - 5 pm

Summary

DOT Compliance Specialists are responsible for the company’s compliance with federal and state regulations while interfacing with driver’s and operations in all divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Company compliance with DOT regulations
• Ensure driver compliance with company policies
• Educate drivers regarding DOT regulations and CSA scores.
• Educate and assist drivers regarding logs/hours of service during after hours periods when logs team is not available
• Coordinate after hours accident handling including drug and alcohol testing, insurance adjusters, police/emt personell, legal staff and internal company communications
• Manage DOT driver annual reviews and renewals in accordance with DOT regulation 391.25. This includes discussions with drivers in assigned areas to discuss safety, compliance, physical requirements and adherence to company policy to include as much information about the driver’s experience as reasonably available.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing and implementing metrics to monitor driver compliance and vehicle safety and take remedial action whenever there is a lapse.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in individually assessing driver motor vehicle reports to implement remedial training or terminate or disqualify driver status.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in assessing convictions and making an independent decision of continued employment or other employment actions necessary based on the severity.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in terminating or disqualifying drivers if they are non-compliant either for one-time egregious issues or ongoing patterns of compliance or safety concerns.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in reviewing CSA violations and taking the appropriate actions including termination.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in investigating “How’s My Driving” calls and providing recommendations to Safety as applicable.
• Support safety reviews, videos and company safety campaigns. Advocate safe driving.
• Coordinate with Operations on all driver-related items.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing stop/holds/expirations, making decisions about whether a driver should be on a hold from driving or allowed to continue.
• Conflict resolution as necessary
• Ability to have sensitive conversations or interviews with drivers regarding a variety of subjects.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously after investigating and gathering data.
• Handle urgent situations in a professional manner.
• Multi-tasking as necessary.
• This job is demanding and requires patience and professionalism.
• Keep superiors informed of project priorities and any issues that may require their attention.
• Work with other department leaders as necessary to establish more effective and efficient processes and communication practices.
• Practice and observe safety rules and regulations and encourage others to do so at all times.
• Always conduct yourself in a manner that reflects a positive, professional image. Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with dress code policies.
• Treat each individual with care, dignity, fairness, respect and recognition.
• Work productively and collaboratively with direct supervisor and peers.
• Display and encourage teamwork and willingness to be a problem solver.

Working Relationships

• Operations Management
• Compliance Management
• Safety Management
• Truck Drivers
• All other relative internal company departments
• External Authorities such as police officers, DMV personnel, emergency services personnel, etc.

Knowledge, skills, experience & education

• Direct Management with day-to-day operations experience preferred.
• This job is highly demanding and requires patience and professionalism.
• Motivated to work in a fast paced environment.
• Very dependable and takes ownership of work processes
• Adaptable in a flexible environment.
• Transportation industry experience preferred.
• College degree is preferred.
• Assertive and competitive
• English level from advanced to native
• Valid passport and US Visa preferred.