Director of Carrier Compliance

The Position

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, 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

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, 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

Location : Knoxville, TN

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