The EHS Specialist - DOT Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs with a specialized focus on fleet safety, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations. This role ensures total compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), State DOT regulations, and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) requirements while championing a culture of driver safety and operational excellence. This is an office and field-based role (approx. 60% in-office and 40% in the field) with up to 30% travel required.
Key Responsibilities
1. DOT Regulatory Compliance
Oversee and maintain company compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state-specific Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Manage driver qualification files (DQFs), including pre-employment background checks, Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) reviews, medical examiner certificates, and drug/alcohol testing programs.
Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, analyze Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, identify violations, and execute corrective action plans.
2. Driver Safety & Training
Facilitate onboarding and ongoing driver safety training programs (defensive driving, cargo securement, pre/post-trip inspections, hazardous materials).
Conduct incident and accident investigations involving fleet vehicles; perform root-cause analysis and establish corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor telematics and safety camera data (e.g., speeding, hard braking, distracted driving) to coach drivers and administer driver safety recognition or remediation programs.
Manage full lifecycle administration for fleet vehicles, including registrations, titles, license plates, and renewals across multiple jurisdictions.
Assist with International Registration Plan (IRP) licensing and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) filing, quarterly reporting, and recordkeeping.
Ensure all vehicles maintain valid oversize/overweight permits, HazMat permits, and state-specific highway use tax filings as required.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and annual periodic vehicle inspections are fully completed and documented.
4. General EHS & Risk Management
Maintain safety metrics, including DOT Recordable Incident Rates, CSA scores, and telematics performance trends; present quarterly reports to leadership.
Assist with site-level health and safety management, including facility safety inspections, hazard assessments, and Workers' Compensation claims management associated with fleet incidents.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Transportation/Logistics Management, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and direct compliance experience).
Experience: 3-5 years of direct experience managing DOT compliance, fleet safety, and/or commercial vehicle administration.
Technical Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of FMCSR, DOT, Motor Vehicle Codes
Experience with ELD, Dashcam, and Telematics platforms preferred
Hands-on knowledge of IFTA, IRP, state vehicle registrations/titling, and registration processes preferred
Skills: Must have strong communication skills, conflict-resolution skills with the ability to coach drivers constructively, proficient with online platforms. A working knowledge of Google based applications is preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Combination of office environment, vehicle inspection bays, and outdoor field/yard conditions.
Travel may be required to operational sites, fleet yards, or incident locations
Ability to inspect commercial motor vehicles, which may involve bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
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About GFL Environmental Services
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Location
Kalkaska, Michigan
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Claims Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
Device Driversunmatched
Environmental Healthunmatched
Environmental Sciencesunmatched
File Managementunmatched
Google Appsunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
International Taxunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Logistics Managementunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Test Programunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Use Taxunmatched
Vehicle Drivingunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Worker's Compensationunmatched
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