Safety & Compliance Manager at NRS, Inc. in Compton, CA

Job description

• The Safety & Compliance Manager will operates on both sides of safety: managing driver qualification file compliance and DOT/FMCSA administration, and getting behind the wheel to conduct road tests, ride-alongs, and hands-on driver coaching. The manager will directly supervise our Safety Representatives and serve as the on-the-ground safety leader for our operations, working closely with our Director of DOT Compliance and Safety Department Supervisor, both based on the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and hold accountable the Safety Representatives handling document review, expiration management, return-to-duty (RTD) processing, and termination administration.
• Review and audit AS400 and Tenstreet entries for accuracy and timeliness before issues become backlog.
• Conduct applicant road tests and skills evaluations for new commercial drivers.
• Perform driver ride-alongs to observe performance, identify coaching opportunities, and correct unsafe habits in real time.
• Deliver ongoing driver safety training, including defensive driving, hours-of-service, and company safety policy refreshers.
• Make and own OOS (out-of-service) and return-to-duty decisions for drivers in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CA terminal management on safety and compliance matters.
• Partner with the Director of DOT Compliance and Safety Department Supervisor on department initiatives, audits, and reporting.
• Support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Assist with recruiting support such as reviewing MVRs, background checks, and Clearinghouse queries for CA applicants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• 5+ years of experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, or transportation safety management.
• Prior supervisory or management experience, ideally overseeing compliance or safety administrative staff.
• Hands-on experience conducting road tests, ride-alongs, or behind-the-wheel driver evaluations.
• Experience developing or delivering driver training – classroom, behind-the-wheel, or both.
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver qualification file (DQF) requirements, and Clearinghouse compliance.
• Experience with Tenstreet, AS400, or comparable compliance/driver management platforms strongly preferred.
• Certified driver training credential a major plus – Smith System Certified Instructor, ITC (Instructor Training Course), MOI (Methods of Instruction), or similar recognized driver instructor certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and hold a team accountable to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel between West Coast terminals.

Skills

Required

• Active Class A CDL
• Clean driving record
• DOT compliance
• Fleet safety
• Transportation safety management
• Supervisory or management experience
• Road tests and driver evaluations
• Driver training development and delivery
• FMCSA regulations
• Clearinghouse compliance
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Tenstreet
• AS400