Claims & Compliance Associate

Edge Logistics•Scottsdale, AZ

19m

About The Position

The Claims & Compliance Associate plays a critical support role within Edge Logistics’ Claims & Compliance department. This position is primarily focused on cargo claims support, including intake, documentation, follow-up, and coordination with internal teams, carriers, and insurers to ensure claims are handled accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory requirements. Secondarily, the role supports carrier compliance and vetting activities, including insurance verification, documentation audits, and risk reviews. This is a developing role designed to grow over time, offering exposure to claims management, carrier risk, fraud prevention, and transportation compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, coachable, professional in communication, and comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment with evolving processes.

Requirements

1+ year experience in either transportation freight claims, auto claims, logistics operations, transportation compliance, or freight brokerage compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures.
Comfortable working across multiple systems, shared folders, and tracking tools.
Coachable, adaptable, and receptive to feedback in a growing environment.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Periodic availability to assist with after-hours incident response, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cargo claims, OS&D, and accident handling.
Familiarity with FMCSA regulations or 49 CFR Part 370.
Prior exposure to carrier vetting, insurance verification, or risk/compliance roles.
Experience working with offshore or remote teams.

Responsibilities

Receive and log new cargo claim notices; open and maintain claim files in internal systems and shared trackers.
Request, collect, and organize required claim documentation from internal teams and external parties, including: Signed BOLs and PODs Photos of damage, loss, or theft Customer invoices and supporting documentation Police reports, incident reports, or statements
Assist with incident and accident investigations by gathering facts, documentation, and timelines (non-legal, fact-finding support).
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date claim files with documented follow-up activity.
Assist in preparing and issuing formal claim notices to carriers and their insurers.
Track carrier and insurer response deadlines and support compliance with regulatory timelines (e.g., 49 CFR Part 370).
Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, customers, carriers, drivers, and insurance contacts via Teams, phone, and written correspondence.
Support carrier vetting by reviewing carrier profiles and compliance data using tools such as Highway, Carrier411, SAFER, and related platforms.
Assist with carrier insurance verification and documentation review.
Conduct load and carrier audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and customer requirements.
Make outbound calls to carriers to support Risk & Compliance reviews and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) assessments.
Collaborate with Carrier Sales, Operations, Track & Trace, and other internal teams to support security, safety, and compliance initiatives.
Assist with resolving compliance-related escalations under the direction of Compliance leadership.
Assist with the development and maintenance of SOPs, templates, and internal tracking tools.
Identify recurring issues, delays, or documentation gaps, and escalate trends to leadership.
Participate in regular check-ins with U.S.- and Colombia-based team members to align, provide feedback, and support training.