Safety Compliance Coordinator - Driver Compliance

Position: Safety Compliance Coordinator - Driver Compliance

Pay Rate: $22 per hour

Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

The Safety Compliance Coordinator, Driver Compliance will be required to sustain the company’s safety rating and ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations and company standards. Ensure driver qualification files are in compliance with DOT and company policy. Previous experience in transportation safety coordination is recommended.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate insurance requirements are met for contractors
• Activate and place in compliance review drivers, tractors and contractors in the various safety and operations systems and ensure O/O insurance binders are activated and cancelled in accordance with status changes
• Communicate DOT Regulations and DOT interpretations in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Complete necessary employment verifications, contact attempts and account for gaps in driver qualification files
• Ensure that all initial compliance items (license status, DOT physical and DOT physical self-certification) are up-to-date
• Distribute self-certification physical report/update to all operations groups
• Transfer drivers from various statuses between company subsidiary motor carriers.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the trucking industry
• Understanding of the FMCSA rules and regulations
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Requires strong interpersonal & communication skills, compliance, implementation, and auditing tasks
• Must be familiar with standard DOT or Agency Compliance concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Skills:

• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethic
• Knowledge of standard DOT Compliance concepts, practices, & procedures
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
• Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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