Director. Compliance & Safety, Road Transport, US
DSVIf you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country,please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying. Job area: Managerial DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com Location: USA - Lancaster, Midpoint Dr Division: Road Job Posting Title: Director. Compliance & Safety, Road Transport, US Time Type: Full Time Position Summary The Director, Compliance & Safety, Road Transport, US is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the regulatory compliance and safety programs for DSV Road in the United States. This role owns the full driver safety lifecycle—from driver qualification and onboarding through orientation, ongoing training, performance monitoring, and incident management—and serves as the company's accountable leader for motor carrier compliance, including operating authority and regulatory filings, fleet and equipment compliance, hazardous materials, cargo security, and workplace safety at U.S. terminals. The Director partners closely with Operations, Recruiting, People & Organization (P&O), Legal, Risk/Insurance, and Fleet Maintenance to build a strong safety culture, reduce accidents and injuries, and maintain full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, PHMSA, OSHA, and applicable state regulations. Key Responsibilities Driver Qualification & Compliance Own the driver qualification (DQ) program in accordance with FMCSA requirements (49 CFR Part 391), including applications, motor vehicle records (MVRs), Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports, previous employer safety performance history, road tests, and medical examiner certificates. Establish and enforce DSV driver hiring standards, including minimum experience, MVR criteria, and disqualifying conduct, and make final safety determinations on driver eligibility. Oversee the drug and alcohol testing program (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382), including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing, as well as FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and reporting. Ensure DQ files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready, with systems in place to track expiring CDLs, medical cards, annual MVR reviews, and other recurring requirements. Establish qualification and safety standards for owner-operators, independent contractors, and third-party carriers where applicable. Driver Orientation & Onboarding Design, standardize, and lead the driver orientation program across all U.S. terminals, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and compliant onboarding experience. Ensure orientation content covers DSV safety policies, hours-of-service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) requirements, pre- and post-trip inspections, cargo securement, hazmat (as applicable), defensive driving, accident reporting procedures, and company expectations. Partner with Recruiting and P&O to align driver recruiting, offer, and onboarding timelines while maintaining safety and qualification standards. Oversee road tests, skills assessments, and new-driver mentoring or ride-along programs to support safe transition into DSV operations. Measure orientation effectiveness and early-tenure driver safety performance and retention, and adjust the program based on data and driver feedback. Driver Training & Safety Performance Develop and deliver ong…