Carrier Compliance Specialist

Paul Transportation Inc•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paul Logistics is hiring a Carrier Compliance Specialist to manage carrier onboarding, vetting, and compliance within our freight brokerage operations. This role is responsible for ensuring all carriers meet FMCSA regulations, internal compliance standards, and insurance requirements before being approved to move freight. This is a hands-on, non-managerial role where you will make independent compliance decisions, evaluate carrier risk, and support a high-performing logistics and transportation operation.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in carrier onboarding, carrier compliance, or freight brokerage operations
Strong understanding of FMCSA regulations, DOT compliance, and carrier authority verification
Experience with Highway, RMIS, MyCarrierPackets, or similar carrier vetting tools
Ability to review insurance certificates, cargo insurance, and liability coverage
Experience evaluating carrier safety scores (CSA/SMS)
Strong attention to detail and ability to make independent compliance decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Own carrier onboarding and carrier vetting from setup to approval
Perform carrier compliance reviews including authority verification and insurance validation
Verify FMCSA authority, DOT status, and operating authority (MC/DOT numbers)
Review SAFER, SMS scores, and DOT safety ratings
Conduct insurance certificate (COI) review to ensure proper coverage
Use compliance platforms such as Highway, RMIS, and MyCarrierPackets
Identify and manage compliance exceptions and carrier risk
Maintain accurate carrier onboarding documentation and records
Support carrier monitoring, requalification, and compliance audits
Partner with brokerage and operations teams to ensure compliant carrier usage