Entry Level, Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Job Description

Position: Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm

Job Description

Under the direction of the Safety Department Manager, the Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs is responsible for driver electronic and paper log oversight in accordance with FMCSA regulations and company policy. Previous experience in transportation safety coordination is recommended.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist drivers with day-to-day HOS-ELD issues/questions
• As directed by Safety Manager run and audit HOS reports daily
• As required, places vehicles/drivers out-of-service for HOS related violations
• Provide log instruction to drivers
• Audit & edit logs to correct driver mistakes
• Communicate DOT Regulations and DOT interpretations in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Maintain and track audit reports
• Copy and distribute documents as requested
• Assist all Safety Department incoming phone calls and inquiries
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, AS400 and web-based systems
• Requires strong interpersonal & communication skills, compliance, implementation, and auditing tasks
• Must be familiar with standard DOT or Agency Compliance concepts, practices, and procedures
• Excellent writing & proof-reading skills as well as superior verbal & organizational skills
• Goal oriented, self-managing with time & project consideration
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of standard DOT Compliance concepts, practices, & procedures. Ability to handle a heavy workload
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion and meet various and required deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, drivers, and managers
• Work in a “Confidential Capacity”
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer

About Us

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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