Truck Driver Safety & DOT Compliance Coach

Tucker Freight Lines; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Freight Lines is seeking a Safety and Compliance Coach to ensure DOT compliance and boost safety across the fleet. You will guide, coach, and uplift drivers while applying multiple methods and tools to improve efficiency and safety, maintaining positive driver relationships.

You will educate drivers on safe driving and compliance, coordinate training plans, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to enforce safety standards and confidentiality of records.

Qualifications

• Understanding of DOT regulations and Hours-of-Service.
• General knowledge of the trucking industry and commercial motor vehicles.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Enjoys teamwork and problem-solving in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Educate drivers on safe driving habits and compliance one-on-one or in small groups.
• Communicate with staff on correcting unsafe behaviors including speed, hard brakes, hours-of-service violations.
• Plan and conduct safety and compliance training for drivers.
• Conduct driver follow-up for ongoing safety training and coaching as needed.
• Collaborate with drivers, operations, maintenance and other departments to ensure safety compliance.
• Report, document, and enforce corrective action on safety issues.
• Know and enforce FMCSA rules including Hours-of-Service.
• Maintain confidentiality of driver and company records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations

Hours of Service

Truck industry knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

High school

Job description

Tucker Freight Lines is seeking a Safety and Compliance Coach to ensure DOT compliance and boost safety across the fleet. You will guide, coach, and uplift drivers while applying multiple methods and tools to improve efficiency and safety, maintaining positive driver relationships.

You will educate drivers on safe driving and compliance, coordinate training plans, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to enforce safety standards and confidentiality of records.