Director of Carrier Compliance

Axle Logistics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axle Logistics, a top-20 North American freight brokerage, seeks a Director of Carrier Compliance to lead our carrier compliance program and risk framework. You will own the strategy, governance, and day-to-day operations, shaping how Axle partners with motor carriers.

The ideal candidate has deep FMCSA regulatory expertise, fraud detection experience, and proven leadership to build a high-performing team across Operations, Sales, and Claims.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in carrier compliance or related field.
• Deep knowledge of FMCSA regulations and carrier compliance programs.
• Experience with fraud detection and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written communication; leadership experience or readiness to lead a team.
• Bachelor's degree; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Axle's carrier compliance program and risk framework.
• Roll out policy updates to Operations, Sales, and Claims teams.
• Investigate carrier fraud indicators and respond to incidents.
• Manage compliance tech stack and data governance.
• Lead a team of analysts and develop workflows for alerts.
• Report risk metrics and program performance to leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Fraud detection

Analytical skills

Written communication

People leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or relevant certifications

Tools

Highway

RMIS

Carrier411

DAT

Bluewire

Job description

About this position

About Axle Logistics

Meet Axle Logistics: an award-winning logistics company that doesn’t fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it’s like to work here, and you’ll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

About the role

Axle Logistics, a top-20 North American freight brokerage, is seeking a Director of Carrier Compliance to lead the strategy, governance, and day-to-day operation of our carrier compliance and risk framework.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in FMCSA regulatory compliance and fraud/risk detection, and is ready to own a program that directly shapes how Axle manages relationships with motor carriers.

What you'll do

• 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, MercuryGate) 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

Qualifications

• 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, Carrier411, 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