Hiring: Director of Carrier Compliance Company: Axle Logistics Location: Knoxville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:14:18 Target Skills & Keywords : Cargo, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in carrier compliance, transportation risk management, or a closely related field within freight brokerage, 3PL, or trucking Required Skills: •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. •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: •Solid functional working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, broker and carrier compliance programs, and motor carrier authority/insurance requirements •Operational 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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!