DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist

Townsend Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% company match

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Townsend Company LLC is seeking a DOT Specialist in the Chicago, IL area to help keep transportation operations compliant and moving forward. You will monitor DOT/FMCSA activities, review qualification files, and assist with audits and training to strengthen safety practices across our operations.

The role focuses on detail-oriented documentation, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with Safety and Operations to address concerns and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in DOT compliance, transportation safety, fleet compliance, or related field.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations and required documentation.
• Experience reviewing compliance files, supporting audits, or maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation activities for DOT/FMCSA compliance.
• Review driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance records, and hours-of-service docs.
• Help maintain DOT compliance policies, procedures, and recordkeeping.
• Support audits, inspections, and investigations with documentation and corrective actions.
• Prepare compliance reports and assist with regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate driver and employee training on DOT requirements.
• Assist with incident documentation and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Safety and Operations to improve compliance.
• Stay informed on changes in transportation regulations and share guidance.

Skills

DOT compliance

Transportation safety

Records maintenance

Audits support

Education

Associate's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Safety Management

Job description

Townsend Company LLC is seeking a DOT Specialist in the Chicago, IL area to help keep transportation operations compliant and moving forward. You will monitor DOT/FMCSA activities, review qualification files, and assist with audits and training to strengthen safety practices across our operations.

The role focuses on detail-oriented documentation, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with Safety and Operations to address concerns and implement corrective actions.