About the role
National Shunt Service Ltd. operates across North America and we specialize in yard management (shunting). Over 20 years of experience providing innovative yard management services (operations and technology), NSSL executes a TOTAL YARD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for any type of manufacturer or cross-dock operation in North America. We call it shunting but you may know it as: spotting, jockeying, yarding or switching.
Job Summary:
The Transportation Compliance Specialist ensures company-wide adherence to transportation regulations and safety standards across both Canada and the USA. This role is responsible for driver compliance, regulatory audits, over-the-road (OTR) driver safety, fleet maintenance oversight. The specialist will play a key role in ensuring operational safety, mitigating risk, and supporting drivers through field visits and regular communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Driver Compliance & Safety (Canada & USA):
- Develop, implement, and maintain corporate transportation compliance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure adherence to regulations in Canada and the U.S.
- Ensure business units maintain proper documentation and adhere to all compliance requirements related to driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and maintenance, Hours of Service (HOS), and Drug & Alcohol Testing (where applicable).
- Monitor and maintain driver qualification files to ensure compliance with US and Canadian regulations.
- Ensure hours-of-service (HOS) compliance through regular monitoring of ELD logs.
- Support incident and accident investigations and follow-up actions for over the road drivers
- Regular review and monitoring of company CVOR Safety information.
- Quarterly review and assessment of Driver Abstracts and compliance adherence.
- Lead safety meetings and develop ongoing safety training for OTR drivers.
- Serve as a resource to drivers regarding compliance requirements and safety practices.
- Monitor changes in transportation regulations and recommend policy or procedural updates.
- Maintain and analyze compliance metrics and dashboards to identify trends and areas of improvement.
- Serve as the point of contact during regulatory investigations or roadside inspections.
- Support insurance and legal teams in case of claims involving transportation incidents.
- Assist with the development of training materials and corrective action programs.
- Participate in Driver Correction meetings.
- Assist with permitting, licensing, and registration compliance for vehicles and drivers.
- Prepare and coordinate internal and external audits
- Maintain documentation and systems to meet audit requirements.
- Support and track fleet maintenance schedules in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) are submitted, reviewed, and acted upon promptly.
- Liaise with maintenance vendors and in-house mechanics to support fleet safety.
- Coordinate and manage DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs for CDL drivers.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of testing records.
- Oversee pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing programs.
- Conduct regular site visits and ride-alongs with OTR drivers to evaluate compliance, safety, and operational needs.
- Provide hands-on coaching and real-time compliance checks in the field.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in transportation compliance, safety, or fleet management.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. DOT/FMCSA and Canadian transportation regulations.
- Familiarity with ELD systems, fleet management software , and audit protocols.
- Experience conducting or preparing for regulatory audits.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently for site visits and field audits.
NSSL would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of NSSL, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Upon Request, NSSL will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment, assessment and selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About National Shunt Service
Short-Haul Experts & Long-Haul Partners
Over 20 years of experience providing innovative yard management services (operations and technology), NSSL executes a TOTAL YARD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for any type of warehouse, manufacturer or cross-dock operation in North America. We call it shunting but you may know it as: spotting, jockeying, yarding or switching.
We manage in excess of 400,000 shipment movements per month for some of the leading name brand manufacturers and major retailers in North America.
We view system development as a core component of our overall business strategy and strength. Accordingly, NSSL understands that providing a robust technological solution is a competitive advantage and directly integrated into our business model. We feel that our ShuntWARE® system provides us with a proprietary solution within our industry. Operational influence and understanding has been instrumental in the development and direction of our systems strategy to ensure that our systems add value to our employees and our customers.
About the role
National Shunt Service Ltd. operates across North America and we specialize in yard management (shunting). Over 20 years of experience providing innovative yard management services (operations and technology), NSSL executes a TOTAL YARD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for any type of manufacturer or cross-dock operation in North America. We call it shunting but you may know it as: spotting, jockeying, yarding or switching.
Job Summary:
The Transportation Compliance Specialist ensures company-wide adherence to transportation regulations and safety standards across both Canada and the USA. This role is responsible for driver compliance, regulatory audits, over-the-road (OTR) driver safety, fleet maintenance oversight. The specialist will play a key role in ensuring operational safety, mitigating risk, and supporting drivers through field visits and regular communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Driver Compliance & Safety (Canada & USA):
- Develop, implement, and maintain corporate transportation compliance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure adherence to regulations in Canada and the U.S.
- Ensure business units maintain proper documentation and adhere to all compliance requirements related to driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and maintenance, Hours of Service (HOS), and Drug & Alcohol Testing (where applicable).
- Monitor and maintain driver qualification files to ensure compliance with US and Canadian regulations.
- Ensure hours-of-service (HOS) compliance through regular monitoring of ELD logs.
- Support incident and accident investigations and follow-up actions for over the road drivers
- Regular review and monitoring of company CVOR Safety information.
- Quarterly review and assessment of Driver Abstracts and compliance adherence.
- Lead safety meetings and develop ongoing safety training for OTR drivers.
- Serve as a resource to drivers regarding compliance requirements and safety practices.
- Monitor changes in transportation regulations and recommend policy or procedural updates.
- Maintain and analyze compliance metrics and dashboards to identify trends and areas of improvement.
- Serve as the point of contact during regulatory investigations or roadside inspections.
- Support insurance and legal teams in case of claims involving transportation incidents.
- Assist with the development of training materials and corrective action programs.
- Participate in Driver Correction meetings.
- Assist with permitting, licensing, and registration compliance for vehicles and drivers.
- Prepare and coordinate internal and external audits
- Maintain documentation and systems to meet audit requirements.
- Support and track fleet maintenance schedules in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) are submitted, reviewed, and acted upon promptly.
- Liaise with maintenance vendors and in-house mechanics to support fleet safety.
- Coordinate and manage DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs for CDL drivers.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of testing records.
- Oversee pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing programs.
- Conduct regular site visits and ride-alongs with OTR drivers to evaluate compliance, safety, and operational needs.
- Provide hands-on coaching and real-time compliance checks in the field.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in transportation compliance, safety, or fleet management.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. DOT/FMCSA and Canadian transportation regulations.
- Familiarity with ELD systems, fleet management software , and audit protocols.
- Experience conducting or preparing for regulatory audits.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently for site visits and field audits.
NSSL would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of NSSL, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Upon Request, NSSL will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment, assessment and selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About National Shunt Service
Short-Haul Experts & Long-Haul Partners
Over 20 years of experience providing innovative yard management services (operations and technology), NSSL executes a TOTAL YARD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for any type of warehouse, manufacturer or cross-dock operation in North America. We call it shunting but you may know it as: spotting, jockeying, yarding or switching.
We manage in excess of 400,000 shipment movements per month for some of the leading name brand manufacturers and major retailers in North America.
We view system development as a core component of our overall business strategy and strength. Accordingly, NSSL understands that providing a robust technological solution is a competitive advantage and directly integrated into our business model. We feel that our ShuntWARE® system provides us with a proprietary solution within our industry. Operational influence and understanding has been instrumental in the development and direction of our systems strategy to ensure that our systems add value to our employees and our customers.