Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Position: Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Safety Department Manager, the Safety Compliance Coordinator - Logs is responsible for driver electronic and paper log oversight in accordance with FMCSA regulations and company policy. Previous experience in transportation safety coordination is recommended.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Assist drivers with day-to-day HOS-ELD issues/questions

As directed by Safety Manager run and audit HOS reports daily

As required, places vehicles/drivers out-of-service for HOS related violations

Provide log instruction to drivers

Audit & edit logs to correct driver mistakes

Communicate DOT Regulations and DOT interpretations in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Maintain and track audit reports

Copy and distribute documents as requested

Assist all Safety Department incoming phone calls and inquiries

Other duties as assigned Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

Computer skills: Excel, Word, Internet, AS400 and web-based systems

Requires strong interpersonal & communication skills, compliance, implementation, and auditing tasks

Must be familiar with standard DOT or Agency Compliance concepts, practices, and procedures

Excellent writing & proof-reading skills as well as superior verbal & organizational skills

Goal oriented, self-managing with time & project consideration Skills:

Knowledge of standard DOT Compliance concepts, practices, & procedures. Ability to handle a heavy workload

Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion and meet various and required deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, drivers, and managers

Work in a "Confidential Capacity"

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated "time-definite" basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations - supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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