Compliance Coordinator I - Asset-Light Fleet
ArcBestJob Description The Compliance Coordinator - Asset-Light Fleet supports operational safety and regulatory compliance for independent contractors, fleet owners, owner-operators, drivers, and vehicles across Asset-Light functions including hours of service, fleet compliance, vehicle compliance, and qualifications. This position monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, company safety policies, and internal qualification standards. The Compliance Coordinator - Asset-Light Fleet supports qualification reviews, hours-of-service and ELD compliance, DOT medical and drug and alcohol compliance, vehicle maintenance documentation, safety performance reviews, regulatory recordkeeping, stakeholder communication, coaching, corrective action follow-up, and continuous improvement activities. This position must maintain professionalism, build trust and collaboration, support consistent compliance decisions, and help promote a culture of safety. Responsibilities Perform routine compliance processing, data entry, document collection, checklist reviews, and standard follow-up using established procedures. Monitor independent contractors, fleet owners, owner-operators, drivers, and vehicles for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, applicable federal/state/local requirements, and company safety policies. Perform qualification and re-qualification reviews for independent contractors, owners, drivers, and vehicles to support compliance with company minimum qualification standards and applicable FMCSA requirements. Process and review background reports, motor vehicle records, previous employment verifications, pre-employment screening information, accident/incident history, and other qualification file documentation. Support Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse activity, query review, consent tracking, DOT drug screen, breath alcohol, physical qualification, and medical certification documentation as assigned. Monitor hours-of-service and ELD compliance, review violations and form-and-manner issues, and communicate HOS concerns to independent contractors and fleet owners as needed. Review vehicle maintenance compliance documentation, including annual inspections, roadside inspection repair receipts, quarterly maintenance records, DVIR/pre-trip/post-trip documentation, registrations, and related retention requirements. Maintain accurate records in company systems and ensure required documentation is filed to meet applicable regulatory and document retention standards. Other duties and projects, as assigned. Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Transportation and Logistics/Supply Chain Management, preferred Experience: Prior DOT and safety experience within the transportation industry, preferred Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required Additional Requirements: Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, including qualification, hours of service, vehicle inspection/maintenance, medical, and drug and alcohol requirements, preferred Designated Employer Representative (DER), drug and alcohol, reasonable suspicion, safety, or other compliance-related training or certification, preferred Ability to communicate compliance expectations clearly with independent contractors, fleet owners, vendors, and internal stakeholders, required Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail Document Management Effective Communications Judgment and Decision Making Managing Multiple Priorities Problem Solving Service Excellence Other Details Work Hours: Generally, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload. Travel Requirements: Minimal (0%-25%) Compensation: This is an hourly position paid biweekly. About Us ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across approximately 240 campuses and service centers, w…