DOT Compliance Specialist

Job Summary:
The DOT Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. This role involves monitoring driver qualification files, maintaining regulatory records, and collaborating cross-functionally to manage compliance-related processes. A successful candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of navigating sensitive compliance conversations.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and Implement Reports on Driver Performance
Using available date sources to generate reports on driver compliance and safety
Make recommendations to management based on reports and data
Assist Branches in Understanding and Improving DOT BASICS and Driver Safety Scores
Develop FMCSA Internal Audits for Branch Network
Assist Safety, Quality, and Compliance Team In Analyzing Data to Meet Departmental Targets
New Driver Onboarding
Review driver packets for missing information, reach out to branch if missing
Create driver profiles in 3rd party license monitoring system
Run 3 year DOT employment verification
Create driver Samsara profile
Ensure drivers have completed pre-employment FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query
Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DFQ)
Check 3rd party license monitoring system and Barnhart enterprise system for valid DQFs. Communicate with branches for needed documentation.
Audit the branches for Driver File Compliance
Maintain billing for 3rd party license monitoring system
Samara Hardware Management
New vehicle hardware ordering and installation
Assist in troubleshooting device Issues
Quarterly: Coordinate Gateway replacements needed throughout the company
DOT Incident Management: Inspections, Accidents and Reporting
BASICs CSA scorecard monthly reporting:
Analyze and provide violation information to leadership
Submit DataQs if incorrect violation.
Post Accidents CMV:
Investigate driver compliance
See DOT Post Accident/ Violation Checklist
HOS Compliance
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Compliance
DISA Compliance Monitoring
Update rosters monthly
DISA Compliance Monitoring
NCMS audits
Drug Testing Compliance for all CMV Drivers (FMCSA Policy)
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)
Maintain Training Provider Registry
Access needed: FMCSA ELDT
Assist other departments as needed: Fleet, Sales, Maintenance, etc.
Qualifications:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable navigating regulatory complexities and difficult conversations.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate across teams.
Prior experience in DOT compliance, transportation, or logistics preferred.
Familiarity with FMCSA regulations, Samsara, Supervision, and DISA reporting tools is a plus.
Must possess valid driver’s license.
Must pass drug test, fit for duty evaluation and background check.
Barnhart Offers:
Competitive salary
Bonus program that pays for performance
401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay
Insurance, paid time off and other benefits (details in interview)
PURPOSE
– Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER
– Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.
NETWORK
– Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE
– Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran