Dot Compliance Manager

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The DOT Enterprise Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company's fleet and transportation operations comply with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This role will oversee all aspects of DOT and FMCSA compliance, including driver qualifications, hours of service (HOS), vehicle maintenance, inspections, safety standards, and record-keeping. The DOT Compliance Manager will play a critical role in maintaining the company’s safety performance and mitigating regulatory and financial risks related to transportation activities and oversee the Wells, MN plant safety program.

The DOT Enterprise Compliance Manager will report to the DOT & EHS Compliance Director.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

• Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local DOT regulations, including FMCSA guidelines.
• Manage Driver Qualification records by providing required information to vendors and maintaining accurate driver files, including CDL documentation, medical certifications, training records, background checks, drug and alcohol testing records, and annual MVR reviews.
• Maintain the Wells driver list and track all driver qualification, certification, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, monitor, and resolve driver compliance and non-compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Manage fleet registrations, renewals, regulatory reports, logs, and required DOT filings.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, accident reports, and audit documentation, ensuring records are readily accessible.
• Administer and monitor drug and alcohol testing programs, including random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Coordinate permits and certifications for oversize loads, hazardous materials transportation, and other specialized transportation requirements.
• Develop and deliver driver onboarding, safety, DOT compliance, and refresher training programs.
• Lead internal safety audits, vehicle…