DOT Compliance Coordinator

Job Description The DOT Compliance Coordinator supports the organization's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) driver compliance program and helps ensure regulated commercial motor vehicle drivers meet applicable federal, state, and company requirements. The position coordinates driver qualification processes, maintains accurate regulatory records, identifies compliance deficiencies, and partners with field operations and corporate stakeholders to prevent unqualified or non-compliant drivers from operating regulated commercial motor vehicles. Job Responsibilities Driver Qualification and DQF Compliance Coordinate the qualification and onboarding process for DOT-regulated CDL and non-CDL drivers. Establish, review, maintain, and audit Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) for completeness and compliance with applicable FMCSA requirements. Review driver applications, motor vehicle records, previous-employer information, road-test documentation, medical certification, and other required qualification records. Monitor driver qualification status and identify missing, expired, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation. Coordinate corrective actions with field management and escalate potential driver disqualifications or unresolved deficiencies. Maintain accurate documentation supporting the organization's approved DOT driver population. Driver License and MVR Compliance Monitor driver license status, license class, endorsements, restrictions, and expiration dates. Coordinate pre-employment and periodic Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews and maintain required documentation. Review driver records for violations, suspensions, revocations, or other information that may affect qualification. Complete or support required annual driving-record reviews and document qualification determinations. Medical Qualification Monitor medical certification requirements and expiration dates for applicable DOT-regulated drivers. Review and maintain medical qualification documentation required under FMCSA regulations. Communicate upcoming expirations to field management and coordinate timely renewal activity. Identify expired or deficient medical documentation and support removal-from-driving or corrective-action processes when required. CDL Drug and Alcohol / Clearinghouse Compliance Support compliance activities under 49 CFR Part 382 for CDL drivers subject to federally regulated drug and alcohol testing. Coordinate and maintain applicable FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse consent, query, and recordkeeping documentation. Assist with pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing documentation, as applicable. Escalate prohibited-status, testing, Clearinghouse, or return-to-duty concerns to Aramark Fleet leadership. Maintain confidentiality and appropriately safeguard sensitive driver information. Hours of Service and ELD Compliance Support monitoring of Hours-of-Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance. Review compliance reports for potential violations, unidentified driving, form-and-manner issues, or missing records. Assist drivers and field management with ELD and HOS compliance questions. Support education, coaching, and corrective-action activities involving HOS and ELD requirements. Maintain working knowledge of applicable HOS exceptions and exemptions. Compliance Monitoring and Field Support Conduct periodic audits of driver qualification records and related compliance documentation. Monitor dashboards, reports, rosters, and exception data to identify deficiencies requiring follow-up. Communicate compliance deficiencies clearly and promptly and track open items through resolution. Provide guidance and support to field operations regarding DOT driver qualification requirements. Assist with internal reviews, regulatory audits, investigations, and requests for supporting records. Identify recurring compliance trends and recommend process, training, or control imp…

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