ELD Specialist
Spotter Labs
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Spotter Labs is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
We are searching for a knowledgeable and passionateELD Specialistto join our team. In this essential role, you will use your expertise in Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and FMCSA compliance to support drivers, dispatchers, and fleet management. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transportation operations across our company.
Key Responsibilities for ELD Support and Compliance
* Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting for ELD hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting for ELD hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
* Train drivers, dispatchers, and team members on proper ELD usage, Hours of Service (HOS), and best practices for electronic log maintenance.
Train drivers, dispatchers, and team members on proper ELD usage, Hours of Service (HOS), and best practices for electronic log maintenance.
* Monitor ELD data for compliance, identify exceptions, and generate necessary reports for safety audits and FMCSA mandates.
Monitor ELD data for compliance, identify exceptions, and generate necessary reports for safety audits and FMCSA mandates.
* Communicate with drivers and fleet managers to resolve ELD-related questions promptly and professionally.
Communicate with drivers and fleet managers to resolve ELD-related questions promptly and professionally.
* Document and escalate recurring issues to ELD vendors or internal IT for resolution.
Document and escalate recurring issues to ELD vendors or internal IT for resolution.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state ELD regulations, ensuring company practices are current and fully compliant.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state ELD regulations, ensuring company practices are current and fully compliant.
Required Qualifications for an ELD Specialist
* 1+ year of hands-on experience with ELD systems or related technology in the trucking, logistics, or transportation industry.
1+ year of hands-on experience with ELD systems or related technology in the trucking, logistics, or transportation industry.
* Solid understanding of FMCSA ELD regulations and Hours of Service rules.
Solid understanding of FMCSA ELD regulations and Hours of Service rules.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to guide end users through ELD problem-solving steps.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to guide end users through ELD problem-solving steps.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Organized and detail-oriented, with a customer-focused approach to support.
Organized and detail-oriented, with a customer-focused approach to support.
* Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and ELD Technology Experience
* Familiarity with major ELD vendors and telematics platforms
Familiarity with major ELD vendors and telematics platforms
* Experience preparing compliance and incident reports related to ELD usage.
Experience preparing compliance and incident reports related to ELD usage.
* Bi- or multilingual communication abilities are highly valued.
Bi- or multilingual communication abilities are highly valued.
* Previous training experience with adult learners preferred.
Previous training experience with adult learners preferred.
* Comfortable working in hybrid, remote, or on-site transportation environments.
Comfortable working in hybrid, remote, or on-site transportation environments.
Performance Expectations and Desired Attributes
* Deliver prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable ELD support to drivers and staff.
Deliver prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable ELD support to drivers and staff.
* Contribute to continuous process improvements for ELD compliance and reporting.
Contribute to continuous process improvements for ELD compliance and reporting.
* Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness when addressing new technology or regulatory changes.
Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness when addressing new technology or regulatory changes.
* Champion safety, reliability, and compliance across the organization.
Champion safety, reliability, and compliance across the organization.
Why Join Our ELD Compliance Team?
* Be a central part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
Be a central part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
* Competitive salary, PTO, and career advancement opportunities in the trucking industry.
Competitive salary, PTO, and career advancement opportunities in the trucking industry.
* Supportive, team-oriented environment with ongoing ELD and compliance training.
Supportive, team-oriented environment with ongoing ELD and compliance training.
* Opportunity to make a measurable impact on the efficiency and compliance of our fleet operations.
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Spotter Labs
Spotter Labs is a company in the ELD Specialist industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.