Compliance Specialist

Hirschbach; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines seeks a Safety/Compliance Specialist to oversee driver compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to CDL rules, DOT/FMCSA requirements, and Clearinghouse data integrity.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple departments, maintain confidential driver files, and support the team in a dynamic environment. Monday–Friday, standard business hours, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory vigilance.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling driver information.
• Proficiency with multiple software systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CDL holders for local, state, and federal compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor federal drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Ensure FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse compliance.
• Verify driver qualifications files meet federal standards and DOT records.
• Track credential status for CDV/CVOs and maintain updates.
• Review roadside inspection reporting and ensure proper handling.

Job description

The Safety/Compliance Specialist oversees driver compliance to ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Monitor numerous systems to ensure that all CDL holders are compliant with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates and monitors to ensure compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing program requirements.
• Monitors and coordinates FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements
• Ensure driver qualifications files meet or exceed all federal standards and record keeping requirements in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Monitor and ensure that all CVO's maintain current credentials and valid credentials.
• Monitor all programs to ensure roadside inspections are reported as required, reviewed, signed and returned to the proper authorities.
• Monitor and responds to Verifications of DOT employment for CDL holders/CVO's.
• Coordinate between the various departments to coordinator DOT Compliance requirements.
• To act as a liaison between the various departments to coordinate DOT compliance requirements.
• Make informed decisions with Manager guidance based on available information to remain in compliance with DOT/FMSCA regulations and company policies.
  
  

Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent in education, paired with relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in a safety-related function or related field is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written, with owner operators, other departments and management personnel.
• Ability to prioritize functions and deal effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to driver applicants.
• Computerproficiencyand ability to navigate between multiple programs.
• Demonstrates an "AllInto Win" attitude and displays self-motivation anda strong desireto learn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
  
  

Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.