Director, DOT Compliance

TAKKION

Director of DOT Compliance responsible for developing and managing compliance programs at Takkion Ops Management LLC. Ensuring regulatory adherence in transportation and fleet operations with a focus on safety.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide DOT compliance programs, policies, procedures, and standards while fostering a proactive compliance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), state transportation, and related regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary resource for DOT compliance guidance and interpretation throughout the organization.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impacts, communicating requirements and recommendations to leadership.
Lead internal audits and compliance reviews to identify risks and corrective actions.
Establish and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for executive leadership.
Oversee preparation for and response to DOT audits, investigations, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
Manage corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of compliance findings.
Oversee Driver Qualification File (DQF) compliance and administration.
Ensure compliance with driver hiring, onboarding, licensing, medical certification, and qualification requirements.
Develop and deliver DOT compliance training programs for drivers, supervisors, managers, and operational leaders.
Provide coaching and support to operational leaders regarding compliance expectations and corrective actions.
Manage Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring programs and driver risk assessments.
Oversee Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) programs, and related recordkeeping requirements.
Lead drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements.
Partner with Human Resources and Safety teams on compliance-related employee matters.
Ensure compliance with vehicle inspection, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements.
Partner with Fleet and Operations leadership to establish preventive maintenance compliance standards.
Monitor vehicle registration, permitting, and licensing requirements.
Support oversized/overweight transportation compliance requirements as applicable.
Analyze compliance trends, incidents, violations, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop strategies to improve performance and reduce organizational risk.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Safety, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Certified Director of Safety (CDS) certification required.
10+ years of progressive DOT compliance, transportation, fleet operations, safety, or regulatory compliance experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing compliance programs and teams.
Experience supporting multi-state transportation operations.
Experience managing FMCSA audits, investigations, and regulatory compliance programs.
Experience within construction, energy, transportation, logistics, heavy haul, or industrial services environments preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account TAKKION Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees TAKKION is a premier independent service provider of logistics, O&M, and technical repair and remanufacturing services to the renewable energy industry. With the industry's largest network of people and assets across North America, TAKKION is uniquely positioned to support and optimize the growth and lifecycle of renewable energy. Our brands, TP&L, GSS, RENEW, and AIRWAY, work together seamlessly to deliver quality, performance, and efficiency for our customers. We live by our core values of safety, integrity, transparency, and putting our people & customers first.TAKKION is Moving Energy Forward. Director, DOT Compliance Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 3 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $105k - $130k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🚔 Compliance Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide DOT compliance programs, policies, procedures, and standards while fostering a proactive compliance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), state transportation, and related regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary resource for DOT compliance guidance and interpretation throughout the organization.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impacts, communicating requirements and recommendations to leadership.
Lead internal audits and compliance reviews to identify risks and corrective actions.
Establish and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for executive leadership.
Oversee preparation for and response to DOT audits, investigations, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
Manage corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of compliance findings.
Oversee Driver Qualification File (DQF) compliance and administration.
Ensure compliance with driver hiring, onboarding, licensing, medical certification, and qualification requirements.
Develop and deliver DOT compliance training programs for drivers, supervisors, managers, and operational leaders.
Provide coaching and support to operational leaders regarding compliance expectations and corrective actions.
Manage Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring programs and driver risk assessments.
Oversee Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) programs, and related recordkeeping requirements.
Lead drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements.
Partner with Human Resources and Safety teams on compliance-related employee matters.
Ensure compliance with vehicle inspection, maintenance, and recordkeeping requirements.
Partner with Fleet and Operations leadership to establish preventive maintenance compliance standards.
Monitor vehicle registration, permitting, and licensing requirements.
Support oversized/overweight transportation compliance requirements as applicable.
Analyze compliance trends, incidents, violations, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop strategies to improve performance and reduce organizational risk.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Safety, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Certified Director of Safety (CDS) certification required.
10+ years of progressive DOT compliance, transportation, fleet operations, safety, or regulatory compliance experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing compliance programs and teams.
Experience supporting multi-state transportation operations.
Experience managing FMCSA audits, investigations, and regulatory compliance programs.
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Hard Skills & Tools

DOT complianceFMCSA complianceregulatory complianceinternal auditscompliance metricsDriver Qualification File (DQF)Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoringHours of Service (HOS) complianceElectronic Logging Device (ELD)drug and alcohol testing

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementaccountabilitysafety focusorganizational skillsproactive approachanalytical skills

Certifications

Certified Director of Safety (CDS)