Truck Fleet Safety & Compliance Leader

GLOBUS TRANSPORT INC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Globus Transport Inc. is seeking a hands-on Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee DOT compliance, driver safety, training, and day-to-day regulatory responsibilities for our 40+ truck operation.

This role requires organization, practicality, and direct collaboration with drivers to improve performance. The ideal candidate will manage FMCSA/DOT regulations, ELD/HOS compliance, and driver qualification files while coaching drivers and coordinating safety training.

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking safety, compliance, or fleet management preferred.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Experience with ELD/HOS compliance and driver qualification files.
• Familiarity with Clearinghouse, CSA/SMS, DataQs, and DOT audits.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers and address performance issues.
• Comfortable conducting driver coaching and basic safety training.
• Good judgment balancing regulatory requirements with real-world trucking operations.
• Experience with Samsara or a similar ELD/fleet-management platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOT/FMCSA compliance and driver qualification files.
• Monitor ELD and Hours of Service compliance and address recurring issues with drivers.
• Review roadside inspections, violations, accidents, and safety trends.
• Coach drivers on HOS, safe driving practices, inspections, and company policies.
• Conduct or coordinate new-driver safety orientation and ongoing training.
• Manage drug and alcohol testing compliance, random testing, and Clearinghouse requirements.
• Monitor licenses, medical cards, MVRs, annual reviews, and expiring credentials.
• Maintain accident registers and required safety documentation.
• Assist with accident investigations, claims, and communication with insurance carriers.
• Manage DataQs and challenge roadside violations when appropriate.
• Monitor CSA/SMS performance and help develop corrective-action plans.
• Assist with DOT, IFTA/IRP, and other regulatory audits.
• Maintain and update company safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with ownership, dispatch, HR, and drivers to identify and reduce safety risks.

Skills

FMCSA regulations

ELD/HOS compliance

Driver qualification files

Clearinghouse

CSA/SMS

DataQs

Driver coaching

Safety training

Organizational skills

Communication with drivers

Samsara

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Globus Transport Inc. is seeking a hands-on Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee DOT compliance, driver safety, training, and day-to-day regulatory responsibilities for our 40+ truck operation.

This role requires organization, practicality, and direct collaboration with drivers to improve performance. The ideal candidate will manage FMCSA/DOT regulations, ELD/HOS compliance, and driver qualification files while coaching drivers and coordinating safety training.