Director of Transportation Compliance

Depot-Connect-International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

10 Paid holidays

Occasional travel (10-25%)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Depot Connect International is seeking a seasoned Manager of Transportation Compliance to lead our DOT compliance program. The role oversees audits, inspections, and enforcement of FMCSA requirements across the fleet, driving safety and regulatory excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background, extensive FMCSA knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with Legal, HR, Operations, and Fleet teams to mitigate risk and ensure compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation compliance and safety management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA, IFTA, IRP, HAZMAT.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities in fast-paced regulatory settings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities with regulators, executives, drivers, and operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive DOT compliance strategy.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and investigations by federal and state agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules including HOS, qualifications, and ELD.
• Direct company-wide safety programs and driver training.
• Manage a team of compliance coordinators.
• Analyze compliance data to identify risks and improvements; report to leadership.
• Maintain driver qualification files, vehicle records, and logs per DOT standards.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Operations, and Fleet on cross-functional policies.
• Develop relationships with vendors and consultants for fleet compliance.
• Review and submit roadside inspection reports within regulatory time frames.
• Ensure random drug and alcohol testing for DOT-covered drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Legal Studies, or related field

Master’s degree or JD a plus

Tools

Samsara

Tenstreet

WorkForce QA

Job description

Depot Connect International is seeking a seasoned Manager of Transportation Compliance to lead our DOT compliance program. The role oversees audits, inspections, and enforcement of FMCSA requirements across the fleet, driving safety and regulatory excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background, extensive FMCSA knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with Legal, HR, Operations, and Fleet teams to mitigate risk and ensure compliant operations.