Safety and Compliance Specialist

We are looking for a Safety and Compliance Specialist to help maintain safe, compliant transportation operations in North Carolina. This position partners with safety leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor regulatory adherence, support drivers, and keep critical records current and organized. The role also serves as a key resource for issue resolution, coaching, and after-hours support related to driver safety and compliance matters.

Responsibilities:
• Support daily safety and compliance activities by working closely with department leadership and coordinating with other operational teams.
• Provide scheduled after-hours assistance to drivers, addressing inspection questions, accident reporting, compliance concerns, and other urgent operational matters.
• Maintain accurate driver and equipment documentation in both digital and physical formats, ensuring records are complete, current, and audit-ready.
• Track regulatory requirements for driver qualifications and transportation compliance, and follow up on items that need corrective action.
• Evaluate safety event footage and telematics data, then deliver coaching, guidance, or disciplinary follow-up when needed.
• Monitor expiration dates for driver credentials and manage related processes such as background screenings, clearinghouse reviews, and verification steps after onboarding.
• Administer random drug and alcohol testing activities, including coordination of testing pools and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving telematics tools and compliance-related systems while providing drivers with practical training and support.
• Process insurance-related updates, manage driver access changes in company systems, and coordinate port identification assignments as required.
• Act as a communication bridge for Spanish-speaking drivers across terminals to help ensure clear understanding of safety and compliance expectations.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in safety, compliance, or transportation operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT compliance standards, driver qualification requirements, and transportation regulations.
• Experience handling compliance documentation, background checks, and record maintenance with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to review incidents or monitoring data and communicate corrective actions clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in Spanish to support communication with Spanish-speaking drivers and teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, time-sensitive updates, and confidential information.

Compensation

$50,000.00-$55,000.00 Yearly

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