Transportation Compliance Specialist

Tradebe; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Generous vacation and sick plans

Medical (including telehealth), dental

Vision

401k Retirement match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Agency paid, basic life and AD&D

Career ladders, professional dev, and 

Leadership opportunities

Great work environment and culture

And MORE!

Job summary

Tradebe Environmental Services is seeking a Transportation Compliance Specialist to ensure DOT and related regulations are met while supporting a safety-focused, technology-driven fleet operation. The role emphasizes maintaining records, analyzing data, and coordinating regulatory filings.

You’ll work within the Transportation department, leveraging Samsara and other tools to track driver qualifications, licenses, and inspections, with opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, fleet administration, logistics, safety, compliance.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Safety, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting DOT compliance programs and maintaining regulatory records.
• Familiarity with Samsara or similar transportation management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) files and ensure all required compliance documentation is complete and up to date
• Monitor CDL licenses, medical certifications, permits, registrations, and inspection requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Administer driver and vehicle records within Samsara and review Hours of Service (HOS) compliance reports
• Prepare documentation and records for DOT audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews
• Generate and distribute compliance reports, dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics
• Coordinate compliance communications, training tracking, regulatory filings, and transportation-related documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Record keeping

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Samsara

ELD platforms

Job description

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Location: Merrillville, IN, US, 46410

Department: Transportation

Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions

Transportation Compliance Specialist

Description: Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

If you enjoy working with regulations, maintaining accurate records, analyzing data, and supporting transportation operations, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact. As a Transportation Compliance Specialist, you'll help ensure drivers, vehicles, and transportation programs remain compliant with DOT and other regulatory requirements while supporting a safety-focused and technology-driven fleet operation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) files and ensure all required compliance documentation is complete and up to date


• Monitor CDL licenses, medical certifications, permits, registrations, and inspection requirements to ensure ongoing compliance


• Administer driver and vehicle records within Samsara and review Hours of Service (HOS) compliance reports


• Prepare documentation and records for DOT audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews


• Generate and distribute compliance reports, dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics


• Coordinate compliance communications, training tracking, regulatory filings, and transportation-related documentation


• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, fleet administration, logistics, safety, compliance, or a related field


• Associate degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Safety, Logistics, Compliance, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered


• Experience supporting DOT compliance programs and maintaining regulatory records is preferred


• Familiarity with transportation management systems, ELD platforms, or Samsara is a plus


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate documentation


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel and PowerPoint

What’s in for you?

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits


• Student loan repayment assistance


• Generous vacation and sick plans


• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision


• 401k Retirement match


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Health savings accounts (HSA)


• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance


• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities


• Leadership opportunities


• Great work environment and culture


• And MORE!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

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