Job Description
The Compliance Manager is responsible for directing and supervising the daily operations of the compliance team. Their mission is to ensure that all applicable laws, regulations, and ArcBest policies are consistently met or exceeded. This position requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and proven ability to develop, implement, and oversee compliance and safety management programs, ensuring company operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
The Compliance Manager is responsible for directing and supervising the daily operations of the compliance team. Their mission is to ensure that all applicable laws, regulations, and ArcBest policies are consistently met or exceeded. This position requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and proven ability to develop, implement, and oversee compliance and safety management programs, ensuring company operations align with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Ensure organizational adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies, including DOT, FMCSA, and PHMSA requirements.
- Provide training and guidance to team and stakeholders on compliance requirements, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Design and implement comprehensive policies, procedures, programs, and systems that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Lead and manage DOT compliance reviews, including preparation, audit response, and corrective action planning.
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance and safety management programs.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Monitor and evaluate safety programs to identify risks, implement improvements, and maintain compliance standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in safety, transportation, logistics, or related field, preferred
- 5 years of proven experience in transportation safety and regulatory compliance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
- Proven ability to interpret and apply CSA/SMS methodology to improve carrier safety performance.
- Experienced in the design and development of comprehensive organizational policies, procedures, programs, and systems.
- Hands-on experience participating in DOT compliance reviews, including preparation, audit response, and post-review corrective measures.
- Technical expertise in DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, and other regulatory safety requirements.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Coaching Others
- Effective Communications
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Problem Solving
- Producing Results
- Service Excellence
Other Details
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
- Minimal (0%-25%)
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About Us
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.
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