DOT Compliance Specialist

U.S. Venture
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
Oct 01, 2025
POSITION SUMMARYThe DOT Compliance Specialist position is responsible for administering and coordinating DOT compliance, reporting, training, and auditing as it relates to State, DOT and FMCSA regulations. Assist in monitoring and evaluating DOT and safety compliance risks. Research and assist with developing guidance and plans for compliance with laws and regulations. Oversee the driver management program. Communicate compliance deficiencies with recommendations for solving deficiencies to appropriate managers. Conduct DOT, HazMat, and driver safety training. Our ideal candidate works out of our Corporate Office in Appleton, WI or one of our Central Region U.S. AutoForce locations - with the ability to travel up to 60%. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities: Oversee and communicate policies and procedures for Fleet & DOT/FMCSA Compliance Review and maintain compliance for Hours-of-Service logs (ELD's) and Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports for regulated drivers/trucks Maintain accurate vehicle state miles for IFTA and IRP reporting Assist in vehicle incident investigations and incident review calls Manage Samsara functionality for assigned region Assist in driver file compliance for assigned region Work with GPS tracking team/operations to ensure vehicles are equipped with correct GPS tracking, ELD, and PTO hardware and working properly Review GPS and dash cam video history to find driver habits. Work with operations to ensure safe driving Work with Safety Specialist/Environmental Team to ensure DOT Haz-Mat compliance Ensure drivers maintain licensing in accordance with DOT and policy requirements Collaborate with Safety and HR departments to provide safe work conditions and ensure equipment and documentation is maintained. Develop and conduct DOT, FMCSA and CSA training to operational teams and drivers to ensure DOT, FMCSA, CSA compliance Maintain, track, and communicate CSA scores Lead the Smith System driver training program (PACE) Investigate and track patterns in vehicle accidents and report findings with recommendations to management Review and assist with safety programs as they relate to driver responsibilities Review and track Drivers Alert calls Assist in weekly new driver onboarding Track Driver/Vehicle examination reports and manage vehicle roadside inspection Take part in incident review calls and offer coaching/guidance for preventable vehicle incidents Ensure state/federal based permits are in place QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in related field or equivalent experience 5+ years experience with safety and DOT programs Knowledge of State, DOT, FMCSA, and CSA regulations Knowledge of Samsara and dash camera systems Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to licensing and commercial vehicle maintenance Knowledge of principles and methods for moving hazardous and non-hazardous materials Ability to train in driver safety, promote effective policies and procedures Good communication skills are required Ability to use various software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint CDL Class A or B valid driver's license with good driving record DIVISION: Corporate U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need. U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture. U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.