Araceli Badillo

Experienced DOT Compliance Officer with over 13 years experience working with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the DOT requirements to oversee a successful and compliant transportation/maintenance department. Driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance records, and dispatching are just a few of the responsibilities that I have knowledge and experience doing.

Computer Proficiency

• Used Google Sheets to keep track of fuel purchases, vehicle inventory, and employee information.

Training

• Present required DOT orientation for all new drivers.
• Coordinate continuing education, including a quarterly safety meeting with a variety of DOT topics.
• Responsible for ensuring Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, including tracking and monitoring drivers’ logs, CDL licenses, DOT medical examinations, and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Accountable for monitoring the standards set forth in the DOT Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program.
• Maintains accurate and detailed maintenance logs for all tractors and trailers; ensures vehicle plates are renewed in a timely manner and placed on the correct equipment.
• Provides backup to the transportation department to ensure excellent service is provided to both internal and external customers. This may include providing supervision to route drivers, responding to customer inquiries, and ensuring administrative paperwork such as timesheets and worker’s compensation injury reports are completed appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Word, Sheets, Meet Google skills
• Lead the daily vehicle inspection (DVI) process on all Company assets to support both regulatory compliance and equipment health & longevity.
• Ensure accurate and timely implementation of the commercial driver's initial and ongoing required training and drug and alcohol program, and modify given regulatory changes and best practices.
• Monitor and maintain driver qualification files to ensure compliance with applicable law.
• Monitor driver behavior to ensure safety, high customer service efficiency, and compliance.
• Develop and implement procedures to support compliance with state and federal requirements regarding commercial vehicles.
• Monitor and maintain all required permits to operate DOT, including but not limited to Motor Carrier Permits, IRP Registrations, IFTA Licenses, MC-150, UCR, and US DOT.
• Manage record-keeping supporting commercial, non-commercial, and off-road equipment to allow for timely and appropriate preventative maintenance.
• Oversee service hours service from record keeping to driver compliance and progressive disciplinary process as needed.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers to ensure drivers and vehicle lists are in sync.
• Collaborate with HR and Safety regarding driver-related training, policies, enforcement, and record keeping.
• ELD Samara proficient