DOT & Compliance Leader — Safety, Audits & Growth

Townsend Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

The Townsend Company, LLC is a national utility services provider seeking a DOT and Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance, drug/alcohol testing programs, driver safety initiatives, and related systems across its operating companies. You will develop and enforce policies, ensure FMCSA compliance, and partner with leaders to sustain safety and throughput.

You will build and mentor a compliance team, drive process improvements, and support integration of acquisitions while maintaining

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising a team in DOT/regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field; OR associate with 3+ years; OR high school diploma with 5+ years.
• Experience with FMCSA regulations and DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382).
• Experience using fleet telematics and driver-safety platforms such as Samsara.

Responsibilities

• Lead DOT Compliance Programs across 18 operating companies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain DOT compliance policies, procedures, and records.
• Oversee FMCSA compliance requirements and maintain the company’s FMCSA portal.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and external audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure company policies remain current.
• Review ELDT program requests for eligibility; oversee drug/alcohol testing program.
• Standardize testing administration and follow-up processes across operating companies.
• Lead safety initiatives and drive training and risk mitigation across the organization.

Skills

DOT compliance

FMCSA regulations

Samsara experience

Driver safety

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel 30% willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree + 3+ years experience

High school diploma/GED + 5+ years experience

Tools

Samsara

Penta

Teletrac

Paycor

Job description

The Townsend Company, LLC is a national utility services provider seeking a DOT and Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance, drug/alcohol testing programs, driver safety initiatives, and related systems across its operating companies. You will develop and enforce policies, ensure FMCSA compliance, and partner with leaders to sustain safety and throughput.

You will build and mentor a compliance team, drive process improvements, and support integration of acquisitions while maintaining