About the position

Gatik is seeking an analytical, process-driven, and highly organized regulatory and compliance professional to serve as the central operational authority for regulatory compliance across its fleet of Class 6 and 7 autonomous vehicles. The role manages asset acquisition paperwork, vehicle titling, multi-state registration, DOT/FMCSA vehicle compliance, and site-level audit governance. Reporting to Central Operations Leadership, the manager partners with Market Operations, Fleet & Vendor Operations, and external partners to ensure depots, maintenance vendors, and active trucks meet regulatory and safety mandates. The role supports compliance and safety as Gatik scales its autonomous logistics network nationwide. This is a hybrid role, based three days per week in Santa Clara or Phoenix, with travel of up to 25% for site audits, team training, and market-launch compliance setup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset acquisition documentation, multi-state titling and plating, International Registration Plan (IRP) administration, and central asset lifecycle management across active markets.
• Manage quarterly IFTA tax filings, UCR registrations, FMCSA MCS-150 updates, Form 2290 filings, and state-level autonomous vehicle testing and deployment operating-authority permits.
• Design and execute quarterly compliance audit programs across regional depots.
• Audit vehicle inspection and maintenance records, ensure facility permit compliance, and conduct vendor shop audits.
• Monitor FMCSA BASIC scores and handle DataQs challenge filings to correct roadside inspection findings.
• Lead closed-loop remediation, including root-cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Maintain Central Compliance standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in commercial fleet compliance, DOT/FMCSA regulatory management, or central fleet operations for Class 6, 7, or 8 commercial motor vehicles or R&D fleets.
• Hands-on experience managing multi-state titling, IRP, registrations, IFTA tax reporting, and state DMV processes.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state DOT rules, vehicle inspection standards, and motor carrier tax compliance.
• Experience designing and conducting physical compliance audits across multi-site or regional fleet depots.
• Proficiency with fleet management systems, telematics/ELD platforms, eDVIR tools, state DMV commercial portals, and the FMCSA Portal and DataQs system.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% for site audits, team training, and market-launch compliance setup.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high ethical standards regarding regulatory compliance and safety.

Nice-to-haves

• NATMI Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS).
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, high-utilization commercial fleets, or middle-mile logistics hubs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transportation, or equivalent practical experience.