What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Safety & Compliance Manager position at TCI Transportation?
About Us
We are a family-owned company that has been in business since 1978. Our foundation is built on a commitment to safety, strong relationships, and doing the right thing for our employees and customers.
Our team brings a positive, solutions-focused mindset to work every day. We value individuals who take ownership, think creatively, and approach challenges with a “can do” attitude. Operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability is central to how we do business, and we are looking for professionals who align with these values.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Safety & Compliance professional who thrives in an independent, overnight environment and takes ownership of maintaining safe, compliant, and audit-ready operations.
As the Overnight Safety & Compliance Manager, you will serve as the primary safety leader during overnight hours, ensuring drivers, equipment, and operations meet all FMCSA, DOT, and California regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to respond to real-time incidents while maintaining the integrity of our compliance programs.
Location, Schedule & Compensation
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting safe operations. The work directly impacts driver safety, company performance, and compliance outcomes.
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how – with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. We’ve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.
We are a family-owned company that has been in business since 1978. Our foundation is built on a commitment to safety, strong relationships, and doing the right thing for our employees and customers.
Our team brings a positive, solutions-focused mindset to work every day. We value individuals who take ownership, think creatively, and approach challenges with a “can do” attitude. Operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability is central to how we do business, and we are looking for professionals who align with these values.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Safety & Compliance professional who thrives in an independent, overnight environment and takes ownership of maintaining safe, compliant, and audit-ready operations.
As the Overnight Safety & Compliance Manager, you will serve as the primary safety leader during overnight hours, ensuring drivers, equipment, and operations meet all FMCSA, DOT, and California regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to respond to real-time incidents while maintaining the integrity of our compliance programs.
Location, Schedule & Compensation
- Location: Fontana, CA or North Richland Hills, TX (Onsite – Shop Facility)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM (PST)
- Compensation: starting at $70,000 annually plus incentives, based on experience
Regulatory Compliance & Audits
- Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and California (BIT Program) regulations
- Conduct audits and maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) Files
- Monitor driver credential expirations (CDL, medical certificates, endorsements)
- Oversee the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program
- Review Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) and identify compliance risks
- Monitor driver violations, suspensions, and compliance alerts
- Partner with Recruiting and Operations to ensure qualified driver onboarding
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation
- Administer and monitor DOT drug and alcohol testing programs
- Ensure compliance with random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing
- Maintain DOT Clearinghouse compliance and reporting
- Coordinate with third-party testing providers
- Audit and manage safety platforms such as Samsara
- Review Hours of Service (HOS) configurations and driver profiles
- Monitor completion of required safety training
- Manage DataQ submissions to correct safety data when necessary
- Serve as the primary safety contact during overnight hours
- Lead response to accidents, incidents, and safety concerns
- Ensure proper documentation and post-accident procedures
- Conduct safety observations within shop and operational environments
- Identify hazards and report findings to leadership
- Support OSHA, DOT, and internal safety standards
- Knowledge of FMCSA and DOT safety regulations
- Experience managing Driver Qualification (DQ) Files
- Experience with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
- Familiarity with DOT Clearinghouse requirements
- Experience reviewing Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs)
- Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in an overnight environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar systems
- Reliable transportation
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
- Familiarity with Samsara, Idelic, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of California BIT inspections
- Onsite at shop facility
- Overnight schedule (7:00 PM – 4:00 AM)
- Mix of hands-on operational oversight compliance administration
- Occasional flexibility for training or incident response
This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting safe operations. The work directly impacts driver safety, company performance, and compliance outcomes.
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how – with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. We’ve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.