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Director of Transportation roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, making them viable for visa sponsorship when backed by a logistics, supply chain, or engineering degree. Employers in freight, transit, and municipal contracting regularly file LCAs, and the role's regulatory complexity strengthens specialty occupation arguments at USCIS.
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Under the umbrella of the newly created Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance team, this role will support Sysco’s US foodservice companies coast to coast. The role exists to provide transportation safety and regulatory compliance expertise to reduce and control Sysco’s exposure to transportation operational risk.
The role aims to accomplish the following:
- Building a compelling case for change while maintaining excellent relationships with various stakeholders at all levels of management to support transportation safety objectives and a shift in culture. Developing policies, programs, procedures and other tools to support the field safety & fleet and facilities teams to ensure the execution of the transportation safety and compliance goals.
- Integrating the transportation safety and compliance objectives into the various USFS business segments to ultimately support Sysco’s overall business strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design standardized transportation safety policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce corporate and human capital risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Design standardized transportation compliance reports and audit protocols to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws, driver compliance with company regulations and ensuring FMCSA registrations are maintained.
- Provide leadership, direction and subject matter expertise for transportation safety and compliance (including driver minimum qualification standards, driver qualification files, DOT drug and alcohol program, transportation safety methods, training courses etc.).
- Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage transportation safety and compliance resources, projects, and business decisions.
- Create a network of internal (human resources, talent acquisition, supply chain, finance, legal, corporate claims and analytics) and external alliances (industry partners, State safety groups) to develop and implement transportation safety & compliance policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
- Design and execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class transportation safety culture and minimize injury risk.
- Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
- Support claims programs (workers compensation, motor vehicle, property damage).
Education Required:
Associates degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/environmental engineering or a closely related field is required.
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management, safety/industrial/environmental engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience Required:
10+ years of Federal and State Department of Transportation (DOT) related experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites. Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA and FMCSA regulatory requirements.
Experience Preferred:
Experience with vehicle video telematics solutions is highly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications Preferred:
The following are highly desirable:
- Certification specializing in US Department of Transportation regulations. FMCSA certified instructor.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Technical Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.
- Experience leading and motivating cross-functional and diverse teams in both matrix and non-matrix organization.
- Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement.
- Ability to drive a strong transportation safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using data- and research-driven methods.
- Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
- Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management, supervision and employees.
- Actively drives performance and vehemently strives to strategically solve problems and follow projects through to completion.
- Significant project management skills required to ensure annual plans are executed at all levels.
- Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with union.
Language Requirements:
English Required; Bilingual in Spanish highly valued.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- The ability to sit, stand, drive, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
- The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
- The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities up to 50% of the time.
Work Environment:
Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in various indoor, outdoor, freezer and cooler climates and driving conditions for a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.
LOCATION:
Remote, work-from-home candidates considered that reside within the South Market in one of the following states: FL, GA, AL, TX, LA, AR, OK, SC, NC, TN, VA.
Approximately 50% travel required.
Job Summary:
Under the umbrella of the newly created Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance team, this role will support Sysco’s US foodservice companies coast to coast. The role exists to provide transportation safety and regulatory compliance expertise to reduce and control Sysco’s exposure to transportation operational risk.
The role aims to accomplish the following:
- Building a compelling case for change while maintaining excellent relationships with various stakeholders at all levels of management to support transportation safety objectives and a shift in culture. Developing policies, programs, procedures and other tools to support the field safety & fleet and facilities teams to ensure the execution of the transportation safety and compliance goals.
- Integrating the transportation safety and compliance objectives into the various USFS business segments to ultimately support Sysco’s overall business strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design standardized transportation safety policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce corporate and human capital risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Design standardized transportation compliance reports and audit protocols to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws, driver compliance with company regulations and ensuring FMCSA registrations are maintained.
- Provide leadership, direction and subject matter expertise for transportation safety and compliance (including driver minimum qualification standards, driver qualification files, DOT drug and alcohol program, transportation safety methods, training courses etc.).
- Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage transportation safety and compliance resources, projects, and business decisions.
- Create a network of internal (human resources, talent acquisition, supply chain, finance, legal, corporate claims and analytics) and external alliances (industry partners, State safety groups) to develop and implement transportation safety & compliance policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
- Design and execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class transportation safety culture and minimize injury risk.
- Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
- Support claims programs (workers compensation, motor vehicle, property damage).
Education Required:
Associates degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/environmental engineering or a closely related field is required.
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management, safety/industrial/environmental engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience Required:
10+ years of Federal and State Department of Transportation (DOT) related experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites. Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA and FMCSA regulatory requirements.
Experience Preferred:
Experience with vehicle video telematics solutions is highly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications Preferred:
The following are highly desirable:
- Certification specializing in US Department of Transportation regulations. FMCSA certified instructor.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Technical Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.
- Experience leading and motivating cross-functional and diverse teams in both matrix and non-matrix organization.
- Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement.
- Ability to drive a strong transportation safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using data- and research-driven methods.
- Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
- Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management, supervision and employees.
- Actively drives performance and vehemently strives to strategically solve problems and follow projects through to completion.
- Significant project management skills required to ensure annual plans are executed at all levels.
- Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with union.
Language Requirements:
English Required; Bilingual in Spanish highly valued.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- The ability to sit, stand, drive, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
- The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
- The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities up to 50% of the time.
Work Environment:
Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in various indoor, outdoor, freezer and cooler climates and driving conditions for a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.
LOCATION:
Remote, work-from-home candidates considered that reside within the South Market in one of the following states: FL, GA, AL, TX, LA, AR, OK, SC, NC, TN, VA.
Approximately 50% travel required.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Directors of Transportation who hold degrees in civil engineering, logistics, or supply chain management have the clearest specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in business administration, document how your coursework directly relates to transportation systems planning and regulatory compliance.
Target FMCSA-regulated and transit employers
Carriers, regional transit authorities, and third-party logistics firms operating under federal oversight file LCAs more consistently than private fleets. These employers have established HR processes for sponsorship and are more likely to have immigration counsel already engaged.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage level for your metro area before entering salary discussions. Directors of Transportation frequently fall at Level III or IV, and an offer below that threshold will block LCA certification regardless of employer intent.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for transportation leadership roles, searchable by city and job type. This lets you focus applications on companies that have already cleared the internal approval process for visa sponsorship.
Anticipate the PERM labor certification timeline
If your employer plans to support a green card through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM labor certification typically adds 12 to 18 months before USCIS can adjudicate the immigrant petition. Raise this in negotiations so both sides agree on the long-term sponsorship commitment upfront.
Prepare a transportation-specific RFE response package
USCIS sometimes challenges whether Director of Transportation positions require a specific bachelor's degree rather than general management experience. Collect job postings from peer employers and your O*NET occupation profile showing degree requirements to preempt or respond to a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Transportation role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the argument depends on how the role is defined. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, logistics, transportation planning, or supply chain management as a minimum requirement, it meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles framed as general operations management without a field-specific degree requirement are more vulnerable to USCIS challenges, so the job description and internal hiring criteria matter significantly.
Which visa types are realistic for a Director of Transportation seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates, covering specialty occupation roles with an annual lottery. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession such as engineer or scientist, though Director of Transportation titles don't always fit cleanly. L-1A is an option for intracompany transferees moving into a managerial role from an overseas affiliate. EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories are available for employer-sponsored permanent residence after the initial nonimmigrant visa period.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor visas for transportation director positions?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for transportation and logistics leadership roles, searchable by location. This filters your search to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process internally, which significantly reduces the time spent approaching employers who have no framework for visa support.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a federal transportation contract?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position on the approved petition, not the underlying contract. If the employer eliminates your role or terminates your employment due to contract loss, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file a new H-1B petition before you begin work.
Does a master's degree improve my H-1B sponsorship odds for this role?
A master's degree in a relevant field such as transportation engineering, urban planning, or supply chain management strengthens the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that the role requires advanced specialized knowledge. It also makes you eligible for the H-1B advanced degree cap pool, which historically has had a higher selection rate than the general cap pool, giving you a better statistical outcome in the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Transportation jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.