DOT Compliance & Safety Specialist

As a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership, we have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity, and a desire to help our customers and employees succeed.

Since 1926, we’ve supported the strength of our communities by supplying equipment for critical infrastructure and commerce, and by funding programs that advance social and economic vitality. Being around for nearly 100 years means we change and pivot to capture opportunities and avoid challenges. We make smart investments in our company and continuously improve as part of our vision to be a trailblazing company that’s built to last.

We’re looking for hard-working, team-oriented professionals who enjoy working on new challenges every day. We believe our employees are the key to our success, and we’re committed to providing a work experience that helps our team grow to their full potential.

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Weisiger Group is a major supplier of heavy equipment, diesel engines, and industrial trucks with headquarters in Charlotte, NC, and locations in NC, SC, GA, AL, and TN. This growing and safety-focused organization is looking for a reliable DOT Safety Specialist. This role is responsible for the driver-facing administration, training, program development, and operational execution of the company’s Fleet Driver Program.

Working closely in partnership with the Fleet Department and the EHS Team, this role ensures company-wide adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA"), Department of Transportation ("DOT") regulations, and internal safety policies. The ideal candidate manages driver qualifications, monitors daily telematics and video events, conducts one-on-one coaching, leads incident reviews, and oversees regulatory compliance to mitigate risk and protect the organization.

Activities include mitigating risk, coordinating training and road testing, maintenance of driver files, and evaluating, monitoring, and reporting program elements to qualify drivers to operate within legal parameters and company program requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong regulatory knowledge, keen attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate across departments.

Program Development, Execution & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner directly with the Fleet Department and EHS Team to develop, implement, and enforce proactive Fleet Safety policies and health and safety plans.
• Evaluate and audit driver program elements to verify all commercial motor vehicle ("CMV") drivers are qualified and operating within legal parameters.
• Maintain and audit Driver Qualification Files ("DQ") in the company EHS data management system in accordance with 49 CFR Part 391 regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end driver onboarding process, including background check reviews, Motor Vehicle Record ("MVR") evaluation, completion rates for required training, and previous employer safety performance investigations.
• Manage timely renewals of medical certificates, driver’s licenses, and annual MVR reviews.
• Audit DQ files to verify drivers transporting placarded loads possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License ("CDL") with a Hazmat Endorsement (H) and TSA background check.

Daily Telematics Review & Analysis & DOT Compliance

• Monitor and analyze daily triggered video events and telematics platforms (e.g., Geo Tab) for safety violations and high-risk behaviors.
• Prioritize high-risk events, initiate Causal Analysis Processes, and maintain detailed logs.
• Monitor…