DOT Safety Compliance Associate

Wheaton | Bekins; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton | Bekins seeks a compliance auditor in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role involves monitoring adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, providing training to drivers, and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing driver logs, preparing DOT inspection files, and offering technical support for Electronic Logging Devices. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the transportation industry and a keen understanding of compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• Six months of experience in the transportation industry utilizing knowledge of daily duty status reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Provide training on proper documentation completion.
• Review driver logs for accuracy against supporting documents.
• Prepare DOT required roadside inspection files.
• Provide initial training on Electronic Log Devices.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Technical support skills for Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Training and facilitation skills

Data analysis skills

Job description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors and encourages compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Wheaton Corporate policy through auditing of required documentation submitted by drivers. Provide training to drivers regarding the rules and regulations on proper completion of all required documents. Provide technical assistance on installation, use and troubleshooting operation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review driver logs for completeness and accuracy, comparing logs to other supporting documentation including but not limited to fuel receipts, weight tickets, inspections, accident reports
• Confirm inspection documentation and provide instruction for possible bonus payment and prepares driver/agent correspondence
• Prepare and maintain DOT required roadside inspection files
• Provide initial training and technical support for drivers and agents on routine Electronic Log Device (ELD) issues
• Conduct a portion of driver orientation as related to driver logs and safety policies
• Provide instruction on federal hours of service limitations and daily duty status record maintenance for agents and drivers
• Identify roadside violations that can be challenged and follow federal procedures to improve our safety profile in the FMSCA
• Provide software support, interact with vendor and agent/driver in troubleshooting and training on ELD hours of service application
• Assist in replacement of defective ELDs authorized by vendor and review vendor data on ELD

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Assists in review and data entry of vehicle inspections. Provides training and assistance to management for new compliance auditors as needed. Assists in sorting and distributing daily mail for the Safety Department. Supports and assists other areas of the Safety Department, as needed.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Experience:

Less than 1 year

Six months experience in transportation industry utilizing knowledge of driver's daily duty status reports preferred.