Senior DOT & Fleet Safety Leader

NATIONAL RETAIL TRANSPORTATION; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRS is seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead driver qualification and DOT/FMCSA administration, while performing behind-the-wheel coaching. The manager will supervise Safety Representatives and collaborate with the Director of DOT Compliance and the Safety Department Supervisor, based on the East Coast.

Responsibilities include driver safety training, road tests, audits, and supporting CA recruitment. Occasional travel to CA terminals is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, or transportation safety management.
• Active Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience conducting road tests, ride-alongs, or behind-the-wheel driver evaluations.
• Experience developing or delivering driver training - classroom, behind-the-wheel, or both.
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver qualification file (DQF) requirements, and Clearinghouse compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel between West Coast terminals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and hold accountable the Safety Representatives handling document review, expiration management, RTD processing, and termination administration.
• Review and audit AS400 and Tenstreet entries for accuracy and timeliness before issues become backlog.
• Conduct applicant road tests and skills evaluations for new commercial drivers.
• Perform driver ride-alongs to observe performance, identify coaching opportunities, and correct unsafe habits in real time.
• Deliver ongoing driver safety training, including defensive driving, hours-of-service, and company safety policy refreshers.
• Make and own out-of-service (OOS) and return-to-duty decisions for drivers per DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for CA terminal management on safety and compliance matters.
• Partner with the Director of DOT Compliance and Safety Department Supervisor on department initiatives, audits, and reporting.
• Assist with recruiting support such as reviewing MVRs, background checks, and Clearinghouse queries for CA applicants.

Skills

Active Class A CDL

5+ years in DOT compliance

Supervisory/management experience

Road tests / ride-alongs experience

Driver training experience

FMCSA regulations knowledge

Organizational & communication skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

Tenstreet

AS400

Job description

NRS is seeking a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead driver qualification and DOT/FMCSA administration, while performing behind-the-wheel coaching. The manager will supervise Safety Representatives and collaborate with the Director of DOT Compliance and the Safety Department Supervisor, based on the East Coast.

Responsibilities include driver safety training, road tests, audits, and supporting CA recruitment. Occasional travel to CA terminals is required.