DOT Compliance Manager

Job Juncture; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is assisting a well-established food company near Saginaw, MI in recruiting a Transportation Manager. The role focuses on leading DOT compliance programs, fleet management, and safety initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence and efficient transportation operations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3 years of transportation compliance experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 20% of time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or high school diploma with 3 years’ transportation compliance/trucking experience) is required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and industry documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable teaching groups.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of time (overnight stays possible).
• Proactive problem-solving and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and develop DOT compliance programs.
• Manage DOT driver files and drug/alcohol testing pools.
• Develop and manage DOT hazardous material and IBC compliance.
• Oversee transportation safety, risk controls and incident investigations.
• Coordinate fleet maintenance, insurance, registrations and fuel tax compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with 3 years experience in transportation compliance

Job description

Established Food company near Saginaw, Michigan has a need for a Transportation Manager.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Corporate Department Responsibilities

• Conduct oneself with integrity, considering the Company established business mission, vision, and values, to provide solution-based benefits for the company, its employees and its business partners.
• Assist Director in conducting regular, well-organized and thorough reviews of Written Programs, Company Policies, Department Functions and Risk Controls
• Provide guidance, develop tools and audit facilities to assist locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota and New York in achieving desired compliance related outcomes.
• Participate in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities and other projects as assigned by Management Team
• Conduct required training including but not limited to; New Hire Orientation, DOT Hazmat, Drug and Alcohol Supervisory Training, Driver New Hire Training,
• Project Management, while managing change with deliberate speed, as determined by Management Team
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations and ensure completion of identified corrective actions.
• Assist Safety and Security Director in Project implementation, daily and weekly functions
• Actively Participate in outreach with local emergency responders and community stakeholders.
• Assist in management of Corporate properties

Corporate Department of Transportation DOT Responsibilities

• Administer and Continue to develop Department of Transportation Programs with objective of Corporate Compliance
• Administer and Manage DOT and Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Pools
• Manage DOT Driver Files for existing and new hire employees
• Develop and Manage DOT Hazardous Material Shipping Compliance
• Develop and Manage DOT Intermediate Bulk Container Compliance
• Department of Transportation Hours of Service Compliance, Log Review
• Stay current with regard to new developments in the industry and rules and regulations
• Analyze Company Operator Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) for compliance with jurisdictional, job description and insurance requirements,
• Driver Policy Manual Construction and Management

Corporate Fleet Responsibilities

• Maintain Comprehensive Listing of Company Vehicles and Equipment
• Maintain Vehicle Registrations for Company Units- Apportioned and Intrastate Registrations
• Manage Vehicle Insurance Coverages
• Manage Vehicle Accident Files
• Manage Annual Canadian Insurance Bond
• Manage Canadian Border Services Agency Info
• Manage Fuel Tax Compliance
• Manage Kosher Certification for Trailers
• Manage Annual United Carrier Registration
• Manage Transportation Maintenance Documentation Compliance
• Assist in Management of fleet telematics systems
• Manage Corporate Vehicle Pool

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from four-year college / university or high school diploma with three (3) years experience in transportation compliance, trucking or a related field.
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and emergency response equipment as needed
• Ability to define problems, collect data and communicate effectively with employees and government agencies. Comfortable speaking to groups and teaching in a classroom environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations or other industry documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Be willing to travel up to 20% of expected work time to locations which may involve overnight stays

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great stability as we are a 150 year old company in the food space.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 70000

Salary Max : $ 90000

Currency Type : USD