DOT Compliance & Driver Records Specialist

Barnhart-Crane-; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a DOT Compliance Specialist to ensure company-wide DOT regulatory compliance. You will monitor driver qualification files, maintain regulatory records, and collaborate cross-functionally to manage compliance processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and experienced with FMCSA regulations, Samsara, and DISA reporting tools; a valid driver’s license and drug-test clearance are required. Barnhart emphasizes safety and teamwork across 60 locations.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable navigating regulatory complexities and difficult conversations.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Prior experience in DOT compliance, transportation, or logistics preferred.
• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations, Samsara, Supervision, and DISA reporting tools is a plus.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty evaluation and background check.

Responsibilities

• New Driver Onboarding: review driver packets, create driver profiles, run DOT-related verifications.
• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DFQ) and audit branch compliance.
• Samsara hardware management and invoicing; troubleshooting device issues.
• DOT Incident Management: inspections, accidents, and reporting; monthly BASICs CSA scorecard.
• HOS compliance and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol compliance monitoring.
• ELDT training provider registry maintenance and FMCSA ELDT access.
• Assist other departments (Fleet, Sales, Maintenance) as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Highly organized

Regulatory navigation

Cross-team collaboration

DOT compliance experience

FMCSA regulations familiarity

Samsara familiarity

DISA reporting tools

Valid driver’s license

Drug test / background check

Tools

Samsara

DISA reporting tools

Supervision

Job description

Barnhart is seeking a DOT Compliance Specialist to ensure company-wide DOT regulatory compliance. You will monitor driver qualification files, maintain regulatory records, and collaborate cross-functionally to manage compliance processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and experienced with FMCSA regulations, Samsara, and DISA reporting tools; a valid driver’s license and drug-test clearance are required. Barnhart emphasizes safety and teamwork across 60 locations.