Director of Carrier Compliance

About 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