Senior DOT Compliance Instructor (Remote)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Training and Instruction: Provide step-by-step instruction on pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
• Facilitate training sessions on DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and company safety policies, adapting instruction to different learning styles to ensure full comprehension.
• Mentor, coach, and develop professional drivers to support safe and compliant performance.
• Demonstrate a professional leadership presence during training to reinforce expectations and promote consistent application of safety and compliance standards.

Compliance Oversight

• Ensure West and Central field operations comply with DOT, FMCSA requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintaining proper documentation required by federal DOT law and company policies.
• Ability to manage and maintain Driver Qualification Files, including conducting or coordinating required road tests for new hires.
• Conduct internal audits to identify compliance gaps and support corrective action planning.
• Absorb and support corrective action planning.
• Assist with DOT audits by preparing documentation and supporting the DOT Manager.
• Understand ELD platforms and safety management systems to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

Field Operations & Safety Support

• Travel 70–80% of the time to job sites, yards, and field locations across the West and Central regions.
• Collaborate with DOT compliance team to support effective training and compliance initiatives.
• Investigate incidents, analyze trends, and advise/collaborate corrective action practices with DOT Manager.
• Serve as a safety resource for drivers by addressing questions and providing operational guidance.
• Promote defensive driving techniques and safe vehicle operation.
• Reinforce safety expectations and support consistent application across all field teams.
• Build positive working relationships with field teams to support a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in field training, commercial transportation, fleet safety compliance, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in DOT training, safety instruction, or compliance oversight required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Public Safety, Logistics preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work, law enforcement or military experience may be considered.
• Experience as a State Trooper, Highway Patrol Officer, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer, or DOT Inspector highly desirable.
• CVSA North American Standard Level 1 Certification (Part A and B) required or ability to obtain.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Pay

Salary Range: $122,971.00 - $147,565.00