DOT Compliance & Safety Coordinator / Hattiesburg

About the role

The DOT Compliance & Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the company's commercial drivers, vehicles, and transportation operations remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, and company safety regulations. This position supports DOT compliance, driver qualification management, safety training administration, onboarding, and regulatory reporting while assisting with the administration of the company's safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) and ensure all required documentation remains current and compliant.
• Monitor and coordinate DOT-required drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing.
• Audit Hours of Service (HOS) logs and driver records for compliance with DOT regulations.
• Review commercial driver applications and onboarding documentation for DOT compliance.
• Track and monitor CDL licenses, medical certifications, MVRs, training requirements, and other compliance-related deadlines.
• Assign, track, and maintain employee safety training records.
• Coordinate safety onboarding activities for new hires, including required training assignments, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Prepare onboarding materials and safety equipment for new employees.
• Order, issue, and maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety supplies, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, FR clothing, rubber gloves, traffic control equipment, and other required safety items.
• Coordinate the distribution and replacement of safety equipment and ensure employees receive