DOT Operations Manager

• Proven experience as an operations manager or similar leadership role
• Exceptional experience with regulatory safety and compliance
• Working knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations including but not limited to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DOT, EPA, and OSHA
• Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; adjusts communication to meet the needs of the audience
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills with the ability to gain consensus, motivate and empower others
• Basic computer skills in utilization of Microsoft and TMS software
• Capable of writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Class A CDL is a plus.

• Promote, inspect, and ensure safety first in all areas of the operation
• Maintain accurate and current driver qualification and alcohol files as required
• Understand, communicate, administer, and enforce compliance with DOT rules and regulations, company policies, and any state and/or federal laws and regulations including OSHA
• Maintain the safety and compliance culture with full responsibility for compliance with DOT, federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensure all drivers are operating within the DOT regulations and are DOT and safety compliant
• Effectively communicate information concerning new or revised Federal and State regulations
• Ensure all records of duty status are audited for compliance and initiate refresher training and/or corrective action for drivers in violation
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual IFTA, HUT and other various taxes and permits are filed and updated in a timely manner
• Monitor and maintain company safety awards program
• Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilize to coordinate service and schedules
• Plan and administers safety committees by chairing quarterly safety meetings, developing meeting agendas, writing meeting minutes, and conducting follow-up on safety related issues by tracking, reporting, resolving
• Participate in the internal safety audit program by conducting system safety audits; develop audit checklists and writing audit reports
• Review vehicle maintenance and tracking reports
• Identify recurring root cause issues and provide solutions to drive safety and efficiency.
• Develop/revise driver screening to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations. All new drivers meet or exceed company standards.
• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline associates
• Ensure the quality and thoroughness of background investigations of previous employers, driver interviews, driver medical examinations, and driver road tests.
• Contribute operation information and recommendations for strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans. Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards
• Resolve problems, complete audits, and identify trends

• This is not a remote position; you must be able to physically work in the buildings and you must be physically present where you are performing work
• Must be non-allergic to the extent you are able to perform duties in the physical location of each work area

• Ability to multitask and handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Minor lifting of office supplies, storage boxes.
• Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling.

• Working in close proximity to others
• Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
• Low to moderate noise levels
• Working conditions often present in both office and/or field environments.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours.