Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Position: Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

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.

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