DOT Driver Trainer and Compliance

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.

The DOT Driver Trainer and Compliance position is responsible for developing, delivering, managing, and continuously improving comprehensive driver training and compliance programs for Harcros commercial drivers. This position works closely with the Transportation team, Risk Management team, Human Resources, operations leadership, and third-party compliance partners to ensure drivers are properly trained, qualified, and operating in accordance with company standards and applicable DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Materials, and OSHA requirements.

The DOT Driver Trainer and Compliance position serves as a subject matter resource for commercial driving safety, hazardous materials transportation, hours of service, electronic logging devices, driver qualification requirements, and Harcros-specific driver processes and procedures.

This position is based in Kansas City, Kansas, and requires frequent travel to other company locations to conduct training. Travel frequency will vary based on business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, coordinate, and deliver initial, recurrent, classroom, and behind-the-wheel training for commercial Haz Mat drivers in accordance with DOT, FMCSA, and 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H requirements.

Develop and maintain driver training materials and Harcros-specific procedures covering vehicle inspections, loading/unloading, cargo handling, documentation, placarding, defensive driving, and emergency response.

Evaluate driver performance through road tests, ride-alongs, observations, and other assessments; provide coaching, remedial training, and follow-up as needed.

Support training and compliance related to Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices, and fleet safety technology, including Samsara.

Monitor HOS violations, CSA safety trends, incidents, and other driver performance data to identify training and compliance needs.

Maintain accurate records of driver training, testing, certifications, and evaluations in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Assist with Driver Qualification files for new and existing drivers in partnership with Human Resources and the company’s DQ file management provider.

Support compliance with DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, and company transportation requirements.

Prepare reports related to driver training, performance, safety, and compliance activities.

Stay current on regulatory changes, training methods, defensive driving practices, and transportation safety requirements.

Partner with Transportation, Safety, HR, and operational leadership to promote safe driving practices and continuous improvement.

Travel to Harcros facilities as needed to conduct training, evaluations, and compliance activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Valid Class A CDL with current Haz Mat and Tanker endorsements.

Minimum of 5 years of verifiable commercial driving experience, including Haz Mat and over-the-road experience.

Satisfactory driving record and ability to meet applicable DOT driver qualification requirements.

Strong working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Materials, Hours of Service, and applicable OSHA requirements.

Experience using ELDs, telematics, and other fleet safety technology.

Strong communication, coaching, documentation,…