Jaime Brunkhorst
DOT Compliance/Fleet Manager
Etowah,NC
Summary
Experienced DOT Compliance Lead with 10 years in audits, safety, and training across diverse fleets. Developed and implemented compliance programs, managed DOT audits, and delivered driver training. Established controls that improved fleet operations, safety, and efficiency while ensuring regulatory adherence and resolving compliance issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DOT/ Fleet Manager
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC
fort worth, Texas
04.2015 - 09.2026
- Developed and monitored an effective DOT Compliance program across multiple regions.
- Implement driver policies and comprehensive training programs.
- Restructured employee files to bring them to DOT compliance.
- Managed expiring renewables, MVIR, previous employer verification, MEC, drug testing, DQ Files, Clearinghouse
- Reviewed driver log books and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) utilizing the ELD platform.
- Conducted random in-house DOT audits of payroll vs ELD hours for compliance and accuracy
- Provided training to drivers on ELD software and company policies
- Monitor Fleet GPS and ELD program
- Address harsh braking, speeding, heavy acceleration
- Monitor truck idle time for efficiency.
- Directed fleet maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and keep vehicles deployment-ready.
- Coordinated preventive inspections, repairs, and service records for compliance and reliability.
- Managed fuel usage, registration, and licensing documentation across active vehicle assets.
- Tracked mileage, utilization, and repair trends to improve fleet planning decisions.
- Implemented corrective actions for equipment issues and recurring maintenance concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- IFTA/2290/CSA/Clearinghouse/MCS-150/UCR
DOT Safety and Compliance
DKS Transport LLC
Alva, Oklahoma
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Upload and maintain Training Matrix
- Restructured employee files to achieve DOperated Qualcomm system to monitor driver performanceT compliance.
- Expiring renewables, MVIR, previous employer verification, MEC, drug testing, DQ Files
- Restructured truck files for a fleet of 40 trucks, ensuring DOT compliance.
- Reviewing driver log books and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) for accuracy.
- Monitor Qualcomm and SpeedGauge
- Audit Drivers Elogs
- Driver write ups for HOS, hard breaking, speeding incidents
- Troubleshoot issues with Qualcomm units
- Add/Delete Driver Ids and trucks
- All admin duties pertain to both systems
- Instructed drivers on the use of log books and company paperwork
- IFTA/2290/CSA Reports
- Entering of driver's daily reports and delivery tickets, data entry
- Client Communication/Relations
DOT Safety and Compliance/ Office Manager
Somerset Regional Water Resources, North Dakota Division
Ross, North Dakota
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Corrected DOT compliance issues, enhancing training and fleet program effectiveness
- Upload and maintain Training Matrix for workforce compliance.
- Work closely with Safety and Training Departments, ensuring employees receive proper training.
- Restructured employee files, ensuring adherence to DOT compliance requirements
- Managed documentation for expiring renewables, MVIR, and drug testing compliance.
- Restructured truck files for a fleet of 25 trucks ensuring DOT compliance.
- Reviewed driver log books and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) for accuracy.
- Trained drivers on log books and company paperwork
- Built and maintained accident kits for all vehicles
- Collaborated with DOT regulatory committee to achieve full compliance standards
- Work with Safety Department on all injury, illness, vehicle, environmental and near miss reporting
- Generated IFTA, 2290, and CSA reports for regulatory compliance.
- Handle office management responsibilities including but not limited to: accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, QuickBooks, filing, bookkeeping, managing office expenses, running financial reports
- Entering driver's daily reports and delivery tickets
- Facilitated communication with clients to maintain strong relationships.
- Additional work history can be provided upon request
Skills
- FMCSA Regulations
- Transportation regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Regulatory requirements
- Safety Management
- Safety monitoring
- Safety standards
- Accident handling
- Incident reporting
- Driver management
- Driver training programs
- Driver hiring
- Fleet management
- Fleet optimization
- Fleet monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fleet policy development
- Lifecycle management
- Telematics analysis
- Document management system
- DQ file system
- Clearinghouse
- CSA Reports
- Government regulations
- Vendor collaboration
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Record preparation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Cross-departmental coordination
- Regulations compliance
- Cross-departmental coordination
Timeline
DOT/ Fleet Manager
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC
04.2015 - 09.2026
DOT Safety and Compliance
DKS Transport LLC
01.2014 - 03.2015
DOT Safety and Compliance/ Office Manager
Somerset Regional Water Resources, North Dakota Division
06.2013 - 09.2013
Training
- PEC CORE
- Decision Driving
- First Aid/ CPR
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- H2S
- Qualcomm
- SpeedGauge
- GPS Insight
- FleetLocate
- Telematics