Position Summary This position is based in the Human Resources Department. The successful candidate will assist the HR Department oversee all aspects of DOT administration to ensure company-wide compliance with local, state, and federal driver safety regulations. The position requires a demonstrated competence for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality, and/or quality. The candidate will ensure the driving of company and personal vehicles for company business will be done in a manner that is consistent with all DOT and state requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for compliance with all DOT regulations. Advise company officials and staff on DOT regulation changes and new regulations. Function as the company contact for DOT issues and concerns. Maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) Files for all drivers to include, but not limited to: Driver application for employment, background check disclosure and authorization – driver release form, pre-employment and annual MVR reports, pre-employment Drug screenings, DOT exam cards, road-test certifications, safety performance history Investigations, and receipt of policy sign-offs. Conduct file audits to ensure accuracy, and correct errors for regulatory compliance purposes. Ensure receipt of all medial cards and driver's licenses, and notify drivers when medical cards and/or driver's licenses are ready to expire. Maintain weekly file of driver logs. Audit logs for violations and accuracy. Return logs with violations to drivers for correction, and track the correction and return of those logs. Scan logs into ITS database. Run log violation and missing log reports, and follow up with drivers and managers. Conduct training to include driver logs, DVIR, and company DOT policies. Assist with driver needs, which may include questions about logs, DVIR, DOT compliance, and permitting. Identify and correct unsafe driver behaviors, and perform remedial training through telematics, event recording, direct observations, and operations management. Review motor vehicle accidents to determine corrective and preventative actions. Manage driver-qualification requirements. Review MVR, PSP, and previous employer safety-performance history for all CDL driver applicants. Responsible for DOT drug and alcohol pre-hire, random, and post-accident testing. Administer required DOT compliance paperwork, including hazardous materials information, for a diverse fleet of commercial motor vehicles and CDL drivers. Manage fleet programs, drug and alcohol testing, hours-of-service regulations, the driver scorecard program, and process previous employee request on all drivers. Three years' experience working in related transportation field. Advanced knowledge of MS Office products is required. Ability to work independently. Responsible for inspection-stop reporting and defect correction. Responsible for hours-of-service compliance. Manage daily vehicle inspection report process, and coordinate with operations management on needed equipment repairs. Assign, track, and report on driver-safety training activities. Manage all lead driver and trainer team-member safety assignments. Manage driver safety recognition program. Responsible for driver scorecards and associated incentive programs. Coach and mentor operations management on safe-driving principles and regulatory compliance.