Commercial Fleet Safety and Transportation Compliance Officer

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive safety excellence and regulatory performance across our commercial fleet operations. As a Commercial Fleet Safety & Transportation Compliance Officer, you will lead the oversight and enforcement of all federal and state transportation safety regulations, ensuring full compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements while strengthening fleet safety performance and minimizing risk. You will proactively monitor safety metrics, investigate incidents, and partner closely with Operations and Safety teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain strong carrier safety ratings. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at translating complex regulations into actionable practices, and is passionate about building a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

The salary range for this position is $68,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit Driver Qualification (DQ) files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including full administration of the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Manage annual vehicle inspections and maintenance files, ensuring documentation meets DOT standards and audit readiness.
• Proactively review driving behaviors, including unsafe driving events, hours of service compliance, and ELD-generated data.
• Collaborate with Operations and Safety leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans to improve safety performance.
• Analyze CSA BASIC scores and identify emerging compliance or safety risks.
• Provide reporting, insights, and compliance guidance to leadership and operational partners.
• Lead the DATAQs challenge process, including submission, tracking, and follow-up.
• Support the Safety and operations team in post-accident investigations, including documentation review, trend analysis, and root cause assessments.
• Prepare compliance reports, findings, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, and Leadership teams to align compliance expectations with operational execution.
• Track safety evaluations up to and including on-site yard, customer and driver ride alongs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in transportation safety, DOT compliance, or fleet management. 
• Understanding of FMCSA and DOT regulations, including CSA, HOS, and DQ files.
• Proficiency with ELD platforms, specifically Samsara, including reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, investigation and documentation skills.
• Experience of FMSCA/DOT regulations and enforcement standards.
• Ability to analyze safety data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, BI, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to follow up in a timely manner and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Safety partners.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in transportation or related field.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Prolonged sitting with frequent computer use, including typing, data analysis, and report review.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, drivers, and external agencies.
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement throughout office, yard, and operational environments.
• Ability to conduct field work, including yard audits, ride-alongs, and site visits, with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• May require bending, reaching, and light lifting up to 25 pounds; exposure to moving vehicles, equipment, noise, dust, and diesel fumes.
• Fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities, regulatory deadlines, and travel to terminals, customer locations, and incident sites as needed.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.