Equipment & Driver Compliance Manager

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Type: Direct Hire
Job 12410
Salary: $85,000 — $100,000

Our client provides a comprehensive mix of logistics services that can move freight fast and efficiently from port / airport to receiver’s door. The principles that built this company are more important in today's world than ever before - and it shows. Every day, they consistently strive to value, grow, and build relationships. Maybe that's why they’ve exceeded their clients' - and their own expectations. A dynamic, growing company, they offer worry-free service, from pick-up to delivery. In fact, it's their passion. They’ve made a commitment to advancement in technology, they’ve staked their reputation on reliability and service, and they’ve made it their business to deliver.

Equipment & Driver Compliance Manager

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

Manage maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules for approximately 30 power units, trailers, chassis, and related equipment.
Coordinate repairs, roadside breakdowns, inspections, tires, parts, and outside maintenance vendors.
Maintain accurate fleet maintenance and equipment records in Fleetio.
Maintain complete and compliant Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) for 30+ drivers.
Manage driver compliance documentation through Tenstreet, including CDL licenses, medical cards, MVRs, Clearinghouse requirements, annual reviews, and other required records.
Track expiration dates and proactively address missing or expiring driver and equipment documentation.
Track and manage driver tickets, citations, roadside inspections, violations, and corrective actions.
Monitor DOT/FMCSA compliance, annual inspections, registrations, IRP, IFTA, ELD requirements, and permits.
Monitor driver safety and fleet activity through Samsara and other telematics systems.
Review DVIRs and driver-reported equipment defects and ensure required repairs are completed.
Assist with accident and incident documentation, insurance claims, and follow-up.
Manage maintenance vendors, review repair estimates and invoices, and monitor fleet-related costs.
Coordinate with Dispatch regarding equipment availability and place unsafe or non-compliant equipment/drivers out of service when necessary.
Provide management with regular reporting on maintenance, fleet uptime, driver compliance, violations, inspections, and upcoming expirations.
Audit Fuel Bills vs. Consumption.
Audit EZ Pass expenses.

Experience:

3-5+ years of fleet management, equipment management, DOT compliance, or transportation safety experience.
Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and Driver Qualification File requirements.
Experience managing commercial truck maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
Experience with driver compliance, MVRs, medical cards, Clearinghouse, roadside inspections, and violations.
Experience with Fleetio and Tenstreet strongly preferred.
Experience with Samsara or similar ELD/telematics systems preferred.
Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and follow-up skills.
Comfortable working directly with drivers, dispatchers, repair shops, vendors, and management.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and urgent fleet issues in a fast-paced trucking environment.
Must be able to work on-site in Elizabeth, NJ.
Daily start time at 5 am.
Availability for occasional after-hours fleet emergencies.

This position offers a competitive base salary.