Driver Training & Compliance Specialist

Valley Queen; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Queen is seeking a Driver Training & Compliance Coordinator in Milbank, SD to coordinate onboarding, training, and regulatory compliance for drivers and carriers. You will maintain qualification records, deliver safety programs, and administer transportation systems while collaborating across departments to improve safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes audits, coaching opportunities, data-driven improvement, and adherence to FMCSA/DOT requirements in a busy transportation operation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in transportation, distribution, or logistics with DOT/FMCSA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and data management.
• Should demonstrate strong safety and regulatory knowledge with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development programs for drivers and carriers.
• Develop and deliver transportation training materials, SOPs, and safety programs.
• Maintain driver qualification files, training records, and compliance documentation per DOT/FMCSA.
• Conduct audits, observations, and assessments to verify qualifications and training effectiveness.
• Monitor safety metrics and data to identify coaching opportunities and drive improvement.
• Investigate incidents, coordinate corrective actions, and support retraining efforts.
• Administer transportation systems and technology, including telematics platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and develop programs.
• Analyze training outcomes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and performance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Planning & organizing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valley Queen is seeking a Driver Training & Compliance Coordinator in Milbank, SD to coordinate onboarding, training, and regulatory compliance for drivers and carriers. You will maintain qualification records, deliver safety programs, and administer transportation systems while collaborating across departments to improve safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes audits, coaching opportunities, data-driven improvement, and adherence to FMCSA/DOT requirements in a busy transportation operation.