DOT Safety Specialist

Frontier Transport; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Transport in Texas is seeking a DOT Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards across transportation operations. You will oversee regulatory compliance, conduct safety audits, and promote a culture of safety within logistics and supply chain activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, maintain thorough documentation, and train staff on regulatory requirements, export/import procedures, and trade compliance for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics or supply chain roles with a focus on regulatory compliance management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, transportation safety regulations, and international trade laws.
• Familiarity with customs brokerage management, customs clearance processes, and export/import procedures.
• Technical proficiency in using global trade management software, Excel for data analysis, and report writing tools.
• Experience managing compliance programs related to FDA regulations, OFAC sanctions, and freight security protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations related to logistics compliance and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting training sessions, preparing reports, and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor DOT safety policies aligned with transportation safety regulations and logistics compliance standards.
• Conduct regular audits of freight operations to ensure adherence to OSHA, FDA regulations, and international trade regulations.
• Manage customs brokerage processes, including customs clearance management and compliance with customs regulations.
• Utilize global trade management software and Excel data analysis tools to prepare detailed regulatory reporting and risk assessments.
• Oversee export management activities, ensuring compliance with OFAC sanctions and export controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure import management procedures are compliant with all applicable laws.
• Provide training on transportation safety regulations, customs clearance procedures, and trade compliance for team members.
• Maintain thorough documentation of compliance activities, audit results, incident reports, and regulatory filings.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented DOT Safety Specialist to ensure our transportation operations comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety standards. In this pivotal role, you will oversee regulatory compliance management, conduct safety audits, and implement best practices to promote a culture of safety within our logistics and supply chain activities. Your expertise will help safeguard our team, assets, and operations while maintaining adherence to federal and international trade regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence safety protocols across a dynamic global trade environment, ensuring our freight and transportation processes meet the highest standards of compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor DOT safety policies aligned with transportation safety regulations and logistics compliance standards.
• Conduct regular audits of freight operations to ensure adherence to OSHA, FDA regulations, and international trade regulations.
• Manage customs brokerage processes, including customs clearance management and compliance with customs regulations.
• Utilize global trade management software and Excel data analysis tools to prepare detailed regulatory reporting and risk assessments.
• Oversee export management activities, ensuring compliance with Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions and export controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure import management procedures are compliant with all applicable laws.
• Provide training on transportation safety regulations, customs clearance procedures, and trade compliance for team members.
• Maintain thorough documentation of compliance activities, audit results, incident reports, and regulatory filings.

Experience

• Proven experience in logistics or supply chain roles with a focus on regulatory compliance management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, transportation safety regulations, and international trade laws.
• Familiarity with customs brokerage management, customs clearance processes, and export/import procedures.
• Technical proficiency in using global trade management software, Excel for data analysis, and report writing tools.
• Experience managing compliance programs related to FDA regulations, OFAC sanctions, and freight security protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations related to logistics compliance and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting training sessions, preparing reports, and collaborating across departments.

Company Description

Frontier Transport, N.A., LP is a bulk trucking company specializing in the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of bulk materials. We provide local and regional trucking services with a strong commitment to safety, on-time deliveries, and customer satisfaction.

With a fleet of approximately 75 trucks, our experienced drivers and dedicated operations team work together to deliver dependable transportation services while maintaining high standards of safety and DOT compliance.

At Frontier Transport, we take pride in our people, our equipment, and the relationships we build with our customers. Our goal is simple: provide reliable bulk transportation services while creating a safe, professional, and rewarding workplace for our drivers and employees.