State Compliance Auditor

Position: State Safety Compliance Auditor

Pay Rate: $20 - $23 per hour

Schedule: M - F 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Safety Department Manager, the State Safety Compliance Auditor is responsible for ensuring compliance in accordance with FMCSA regulations and company policies. Previous experience in transportation safety coordination is recommended.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain State specific regulatory compliance data in internal database, FCM
• Retain and record maintenance receipts and records in compliance with FMCSA, State requirements, and company policy
• Maintain specific state regulatory compliance requirements to include but not limited to Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), California Air Resources Board testing requirements, and California Basic Inspection of Terminal Program
• Assist with coverage for other members of the team as needed
• Assign, communicate, and follow up with independent contractors following any items needed regarding service questions or concerns
• Communicate DOT Regulations and DOT interpretations in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state specific requirements
• Identify out of compliance vehicles and contractors and correct compliance deficiency
• Drive proactive repair and maintenance of company owned and independent contractor vehicles
• Communicate and cooperate with management staff and other department heads
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a compliance role
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent documentation, communication, and proof-reading skills
• Must be able to work independently with proper time management skills
• Must be able to compose an email using Outlook
• Excellent writing & proof-reading skills as well as superior verbal, analytical, & organizational skills
• Computer skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, AS400, Adobe, and other web-based systems
• Requires strong interpersonal & communication skills, compliance, implementation, and auditing tasks
• Goal oriented, self-managing with time & project consideration

Skills:

• Knowledge of standard DOT Compliance concepts, practices, & procedures
• Work in a Confidential Capacity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Knowledge of Data Q web-based application

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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