DOT Compliance Leader - Safety & Regulatory Expert

Agtegra Cooperative; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family leave

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Agtegra Cooperative, headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a DOT Compliance Manager to lead the transportation compliance programs across the organization. You will work with fleet operations, safety, HR, and management to uphold a culture of compliance and safety.

The role oversees driver qualification, hours-of-service, drug/alcohol testing, DVIR, and regulatory reporting, ensuring safe operations and minimizing risk. A strong leadership background and FMCSA experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Safety Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Agricultural Operations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of transportation, fleet safety, DOT compliance, or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience.
• Experience administering FMCSA regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience managing driver qualification files, hours-of-service compliance, and DOT drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Experience preparing for and responding to regulatory audits preferred.
• Experience in agriculture, agronomy, grain, energy, or commercial fleet operations preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English proficiency.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain DOT and FMCSA compliance programs across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations by monitoring changes and communicating impacts to management and teams.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls related to transportation compliance.
• Oversee driver qualification files, CDL/non-CDL, medical certification, and annual reviews.
• Monitor CDL status, endorsements, restrictions, and expirations for renewal.
• Monitor ELD and hours-of-service compliance; address violations and train drivers and supervisors.
• Track roadside inspections, violations, and corrective actions; support maintenance with compliance requirements.
• Monitor DVIR processes to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company standards.
• Conduct internal audits and CSA score reviews; develop strategies to improve compliance and safety.
• Develop and deliver compliance and safety training programs and foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

FMCSA compliance experience

English proficiency

Work eligibility in the US

Driver's License

18+ years old

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Safety Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Agricultural Operations, or related field preferred

Job description

Agtegra Cooperative, headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, seeks a DOT Compliance Manager to lead the transportation compliance programs across the organization. You will work with fleet operations, safety, HR, and management to uphold a culture of compliance and safety.

The role oversees driver qualification, hours-of-service, drug/alcohol testing, DVIR, and regulatory reporting, ensuring safe operations and minimizing risk. A strong leadership background and FMCSA experience are essential.