Entry Level, Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Position: Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm

 

Job Description:
 

Under the direction of the Safety Department Manager, the Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs is responsible for driver electronic and paper log oversight in accordance with FMCSA regulations and company policy. Previous experience in transportation safety coordination is recommended.  

Core Responsibilities & Duties: 
 

• Assist drivers with day-to-day HOS-ELD issues/questions 
• As directed by Safety Manager run and audit HOS reports daily 
• As required, places vehicles/drivers out-of-service for HOS related violations 
• Provide log instruction to drivers 
• Audit & edit logs to correct driver mistakes 
• Communicate DOT Regulations and DOT interpretations in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 
• Maintain and track audit reports 
• Copy and distribute documents as requested 
• Assist all Safety Department incoming phone calls and inquiries 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 
 

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent 
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, AS400 and web-based systems 
• Requires strong interpersonal & communication skills, compliance, implementation, and auditing tasks 
• Must be familiar with standard DOT or Agency Compliance concepts, practices, and procedures 
• Excellent writing & proof-reading skills as well as superior verbal & organizational skills 
• Goal oriented, self-managing with time & project consideration 

Skills: 
 

• Knowledge of standard DOT Compliance concepts, practices, & procedures. Ability to handle a heavy workload 
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion and meet various and required deadlines 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, drivers, and managers 
• Work in a “Confidential Capacity” 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer