Field DOT Safety & Compliance Specialist

Takkion; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKKION is seeking a DOT Compliance Field Safety Specialist to promote and ensure FMCSA regulations across our operations. This field-based role conducts inspections, audits, training, coaching, and reviews to boost regulatory compliance and driver safety.

The position requires extensive travel up to 75% across field locations and job sites, with hands-on safety coaching for drivers and field personnel, supporting DOT and customer audits, and delivering cargo securement and logbook trainings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation, fleet operations, DOT compliance, safety management, or commercial driving.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations (Parts 390–396) and ELDs.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field audits of CMV operations to ensure FMCSA compliance.
• Perform driver observations and inspections at terminals, yards, customer locations, and project sites.
• Review DVIRs for accuracy and corrective action follow-through.
• Inspect vehicles for DOT compliance and maintenance requirements.
• Provide coaching and training on logbooks, ELD usage, cargo securement, and safety policies.
• Document findings and prepare investigation and corrective action reports.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Transportation leadership to improve compliance.

Skills

Field inspections

Coaching & training

Regulatory knowledge

Audit & investigations

Safety improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Tools

ELDs

Motive

Samsara

Geotab

Omnitracs

Job description

TAKKION is seeking a DOT Compliance Field Safety Specialist to promote and ensure FMCSA regulations across our operations. This field-based role conducts inspections, audits, training, coaching, and reviews to boost regulatory compliance and driver safety.

The position requires extensive travel up to 75% across field locations and job sites, with hands-on safety coaching for drivers and field personnel, supporting DOT and customer audits, and delivering cargo securement and logbook trainings.