HSE & DOT Compliance Specialist

HSE & DOT Compliance Specialist Location: The Woodlands, TX Salary: $75,000-$85,000 + Benefits Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday Work Arrangement: Onsite We are seeking an experienced HSE & DOT Compliance Specialist to join a rapidly growing transportation and logistics organization in The Woodlands. This is a hands-on role supporting fleet safety, FMCSA/DOT compliance, driver qualification, HOS/ELD monitoring, incident investigation, and transportation risk management. The company is entering a significant period of growth, with plans to expand into additional freight markets and substantially scale its operations over the next several years. This position will have strong visibility across drivers, dispatch, operations, maintenance, and leadership and will play a key role in strengthening the company's safety and compliance programs. Key Responsibilities Maintain compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and company requirements Manage Driver Qualification Files, including MVRs, medical certifications, licensing, employment history, road tests, and Clearinghouse records Monitor hours-of-service and ELD records for violations, log edits, unidentified driving, personal conveyance, and recurring compliance issues Review Samsara telematics and driver safety events Support driver coaching, remedial training, and performance documentation Monitor CSA BASICs, roadside inspections, out-of-service violations, crashes, and safety trends Coordinate DataQs when appropriate Support accident investigations, preventability reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions Maintain the DOT accident register Coordinate DOT drug and alcohol testing and monitor Clearinghouse compliance Assist with carrier, owner-operator, affiliate, and contractor qualification Review operating authority, insurance, and safety performance Prepare HSE and DOT dashboards, KPIs, reports, and corrective-action registers Maintain safety policies, procedures, training materials, and compliance documentation Support regulatory, insurance, customer, and internal audits Partner with operations to reduce crashes, violations, injuries, claims, and overall risk Provide driver training and compliance coaching Respond to incidents outside normal business hours when necessary Qualifications 3+ years of experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, transportation safety, or related HSE responsibilities Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations Hands-on experience maintaining Driver Qualification Files Experience with DOT drug and alcohol compliance Experience reviewing HOS and ELD records Knowledge of CSA, roadside inspections, and accident reporting Strong investigation, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical operating procedures Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint Preferred Experience Samsara Tenstreet DISA MyCarrierPortal FMCSA Clearinghouse SAFER / SMS MOTUS Flatbed, dry van, refrigerated, port/drayage, regional, or OTR trucking Owner-operator and contractor compliance Cargo securement CDL or prior commercial driving experience Bilingual English/Spanish Why Join This is an opportunity to join a growing logistics organization during a major period of expansion. The company is investing heavily in its people, operations, technology, and risk-management infrastructure while expanding into new transportation markets. This role offers meaningful visibility across operations and leadership and provides an opportunity to help shape safety and compliance programs as the organization grows. Benefits Benefits begin on the first day of employment and include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-funded HSA contributions Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary Short-term and long-term disability coverage FSA options Supplemental life and AD&D coverage 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% and 50%…

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