Director of Carrier Compliance

Job Title :
Director of Carrier Compliance

Job Type :
Full-time;
Remote

Responsibilities :

• Own and continuously evolve Axle's carrier compliance program, ensuring the framework keeps pace with regulatory change and emerging fraud patterns
• Lead cross-functional rollout of compliance policy updates to Operations, Sales, and Claims teams
• Investigate and respond to carrier fraud indicators, including double-brokering, identity theft, and fictitious carrier schemes
• Manage carrier compliance technology stack (e.g., Highway, Mercury Gate) and carrier data field governance
• Manage a team of carrier compliance analysts and develop work flows for emerging shipment-level alerts
• Report on carrier risk metrics, fraud trends, and program performance to department and executive leadership

Experience :

• 10+ years of experience in carrier compliance, transportation risk management, or a closely related field within freight brokerage, 3PL, or trucking
• Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, broker and carrier compliance programs, and motor carrier authority/insurance requirements
• Experience with relevant technology (e.g., Highway, RMIS, Carrier
  411, DAT, Bluewire, or similar)
• Familiarity with double-brokering and cargo fraud detection and mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical skills with comfort working in data tables and spreadsheets to identify risk patterns
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to translate policy into clear operational guidance
• People leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to build and manage a team
• Bachelor's degree required; JD, relevant certifications (e.g., CTB, CCTB), or advanced degree a plus

Location :
Knoxville, TN

Compensation Details :
This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus