Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist
full-time•Elkhart
About this role
Description
Auto Driveaway, one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the US, is seeking a dedicated, skilled Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist to join our team in Elkhart, IN. Reporting directly to the Director of Safety & Recruiting, the Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist will be responsible overseeing and enforcing all safety aspects of the transportation department, including driver training, vehicle inspections, accident investigations, compliance and regulations monitoring, while implementing safety policies to minimize risk to the organization. Our ideal candidate has a high level of safety awareness, attention to detail and is self-motivated.
Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle and truck OEMs with fast, safe and reliable door-to-door driveaway service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle "door-to-door driveaway" shipping; short-term and reconditioning services across all asset types. We accomplish this with personalized customer experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and a national network of professional drivers, helping to ensure quality, accountability, and reliability on every trip.
Role and Responsibilities
- Developing a comprehensive driver training program to conduct training and evaluation.
- Conduct behind-the-wheel evaluations.
- Monitor driver performance while identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensuring adherence to all federal, state and company safety regulations regarding vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, hours of service and reporting requirements.
- Oversee vehicle inspections programs to ensure vehicles and drivers are safe and in compliance.
- Implement transportation safety policies and procedures, including guidelines for safe driving practices, reporting procedures and emergency response.
- Generate reports to identify areas of concern and inform safety initiatives.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions to educate drivers and other transportations team members regarding procedures and best practices.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure safety is integrated across Auto Driveaway.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of transportation regulations, industry best practices, and potential safety hazards.
- Proven ability to identify safety risks, develop preventative measures, and conduct thorough investigations.
- Effective communication, ability to train and mentor drivers while motivating employees to prioritize safety.
- Data analysis skills to interpret trends and identify areas for improvement in safety performance.
- Understanding of relevant regulations and ability to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Effective communication, ability to train and mentor drivers, and motivate employees to prioritize safety.
- Experience as a commercial driver, fleet manager, or safety coordinator within the transportation industry (preferred)
What you'll do
- The Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist will oversee and enforce all safety aspects of the transportation department, including driver training and vehicle inspections. They will implement safety policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
About Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics
Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems, LLC, headquartered in Lombard, IL, is the leading professional vehicle relocation service in the United States. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets as well as vehicle leasing and management companies with fast, safe and reliable door-to-door service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle “door-to-door driveaway” shipping (vehicle driven point-to-point); “truck away” shipping via the industry’s largest network of DOT approved Motor Carriers (over the road single or multi-vehicle trucking); expedited shipping (pickup within 48 hours); enclosed carrier shipping for high-value vehicles; international (overseas) shipping; short-term and long-term vehicle storage; licensing, titling and registration of vehicles; and vehicle maintenance and reconditioning services.
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As a Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist at Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics, you will: the Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist will oversee and enforce all safety aspects of the transportation department, including driver training and vehicle inspections. They will implement safety policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations..
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The Lead DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist position at Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics is based in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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