Transportation Compliance Leader (DOT/FMCSA)

Depot Connect International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

10 holidays

Job summary

Depot Connect International is seeking a Manager of Transportation Compliance to lead and oversee all DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance across the organization, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation regs, with a track record of leadership in safety programs, audits, and policy development. Office-based with travel to field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Legal Studies or related field.
• 10+ years in transportation compliance and safety management; 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA, IFTA, IRP, HAZMAT, and related compliance areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive DOT compliance strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and investigations by federal and state agencies; ensure timely response and resolution.
• Maintain current knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules, including Hours of Service (HOS), driver qualification, vehicle maintenance, ELD compliance, and safety reporting (CSA scores).
• Direct company-wide safety programs, driver training, and ongoing compliance education.
• Oversee and manage a team of compliance coordinators.
• Analyze compliance data and metrics to identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement; present findings to executive leadership.
• Ensure the accurate maintenance of driver qualification files, vehicle records, and logs per DOT standards.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Fleet to develop cross-functional compliance policies and risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and consultants for fleet and driver compliance.
• Ensure all roadside inspection reports are reviewed, processed, and submitted to state agencies within regulatory time frames.
• Ensure DOT-covered drivers are selected for and complete random drug and alcohol testing per regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

DOT compliance systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Legal Studies

Tools

Samsara

Tenstreet

WorkForce QA

Job description

Depot Connect International is seeking a Manager of Transportation Compliance to lead and oversee all DOT/FMCSA regulatory compliance across the organization, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation regs, with a track record of leadership in safety programs, audits, and policy development. Office-based with travel to field operations.