CDL Safety & Compliance Leader

QQR Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match 3%

Health and wellness discounts

Job summary

QQR Transport in Cincinnati, OH seeks a CDL Driver Safety Manager to lead DOT and FMCSA compliance, safety policy, and driver training. You will drive incident investigations, risk management, and collaboration with recruiting, dispatch, and operations to keep drivers and the public safe.

The role builds a culture of safety with data-driven coaching, audits, and continuous improvement, ensuring CSA scores stay strong and insurance remains favorable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of OTR, regional, or local driving experience
• 2+ years of transportation safety, compliance, or fleet management experience
• Subject-matter expertise in FMCSA, DOT, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, CSA/BASIC scoring, and Hours-of-Service regulations
• Experience with safety audits, accident investigations, and claims management
• Experience with ELD/telematics platforms, vehicle maintenance, and compliance systems
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day DOT and FMCSA compliance, including Hours-of-Service (HOS), ELD usage, and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Maintain and audit driver qualification files (DQFs), MVRs, medical certifications, and other required compliance documentation
• Monitor CSA/SMS BASIC percentiles monthly across seven categories and drive corrective action on trends
• Prepare the company for DOT compliance reviews and roadside audits, manage FMCSA data requests
• Oversee the drug and alcohol testing program (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion)
• Keep safety policies and driver handbooks current as FMCSA and DOT regulations change
• Develop, implement, and improve safety programs and policies
• Conduct internal safety audits, investigations, and root-cause analysis with corrective action plans
• Manage accident/incident reporting, claims coordination with insurance carriers
• Monitor telematics/ELD data to identify at-risk driving behavior
• Review DVIRs and coordinate with maintenance vendors to ensure safety/inspection standards
• Track and reduce preventable accident frequency and severity

Skills

Driver safety tests

OTR/Regional driving

Safety/compliance leadership

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

ELD/telematics

Audits & investigations

Communication & coaching

Tools

TMS platform

Job description

QQR Transport in Cincinnati, OH seeks a CDL Driver Safety Manager to lead DOT and FMCSA compliance, safety policy, and driver training. You will drive incident investigations, risk management, and collaboration with recruiting, dispatch, and operations to keep drivers and the public safe.

The role builds a culture of safety with data-driven coaching, audits, and continuous improvement, ensuring CSA scores stay strong and insurance remains favorable.