Transportation Compliance Director

The Wenger Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Employee discount programs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Wenger Group, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, seeks a Transportation Compliance Director to lead strategic operations, ensuring adherence to transport regulations. This role entails overseeing compliance programs, safety protocols, and team development to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transportation compliance, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of agricultural transport regulations. Benefits include a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation compliance, logistics, or fleet operations.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and agricultural transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction, and leadership for the transportation compliance function.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Drive a culture of safety across all transportation operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field

Job description

Who Are We

We’re a leading Northeast family‑owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on‑farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. With over 850 team members we offer a stable environment, strong core values, competitive wages, and a safe work environment.

Position Summary

The Transportation Compliance Director provides strategic leadership and direction for the company’s transportation and driving operations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal company policies. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all regulatory compliance programs related to the company’s transportation operations, including driver compliance, fleet safety, licensing, training, audits, and risk management.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide vision, direction, and leadership for the transportation compliance function.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliant and efficient transportation operations.
• Partner with senior leadership to align transportation compliance objectives with company goals.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Oversee driver qualification files, licensing, hours of service, ELDs, drug/alcohol testing programs, and vehicle inspection records.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare for internal and external audits.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Develop and maintain company policies, SOPs, and training programs.
• Manage licensing, permits, and registrations across all jurisdictions.
• Identify compliance gaps, risks, and emerging regulatory issues.

Safety & Risk Management

• Drive a culture of safety across all transportation operations.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead training programs for drivers and staff on compliance, safety, and company standards.

Operations Oversight

• Oversee the transportation driving function from a compliance standpoint for all vehicles, including all company light vehicles.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and supply chain teams to optimize scheduling and delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships for fleet maintenance, fuel, and compliance systems.
• Ensure vehicles meet inspection, preventative maintenance, and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics and performance reporting.
• Work with other departments to assure seamless transportation and delivery activity across the company‑wide network.
• Maintain budgetary responsibility for the Transportation function and monitor spending versus budgets.

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop transportation compliance staff and driver managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation compliance, logistics, or fleet operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and agricultural transportation regulations.
• Experience managing driver compliance programs, audits, and risk management initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while driving operational excellence.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Agricultural industry or perishable goods transportation experience preferred.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects.
• Highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• High sense of accountability and follow‑through.
• Must be able to work as a team towards a common goal.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Desire for self‑improvement and professional growth.

Benefits

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee discount programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program

Full‑time Benefits Packages

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Compensation

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.