Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor, Road

Overview

DSV - Global transport and logistics.

Location:

Itasca, IL. Division:
Road US. Job Posting

Title:

Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor. Time Type:
Full Time.

The Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor role conducts comprehensive in-person audits and compliance assessments of third‑party motor carriers to determine eligibility for High Risk / High Value freight within DSV Road. The role evaluates operational practices, safety and security procedures, equipment condition, driver qualifications, and telematics capabilities to ensure compliance with DSV policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. Using independent judgment, the auditor assesses carrier risk and makes approval, conditional approval, or disqualification recommendations while partnering with Carrier Services, Group Security, Safety & Compliance, and Operations to address corrective actions.

This position is critical to protecting DSV cargo, customers, and brand reputation by reducing fraud, theft exposure, and operational failures, and requires frequent domestic travel, with approximately 50% or more of time spent conducting on-site audits and representing DSV professionally with carrier leadership and drivers. This role also acts as backup to our Compliance team.

• Carrier Audit & Certification
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct mandatory on-site carrier audits for new and existing third-party motor carriers.
  • Evaluate carrier eligibility for High Risk / High Value freight based on DSV standards.
  • Perform driver interviews, ride-along observations, and dispatch procedure reviews.
  • Inspect tractors, trailers, and yard operations for safety, maintenance, and cargo security compliance.
  • Assess facility security controls including yard access, parking procedures, surveillance practices, and key management.
  • Validate telematics functionality including GPS tracking, geofencing, immobilization, distress/panic alerts, and monitoring capability.
  • Verify driver qualifications, licensing, insurance coverage, and equipment documentation.
  • Confirm adherence to SOPs including seal management, load securement, and chain-of-custody protocols.
  • Analyze audit observations and supporting documentation, interpret DSV policies, and apply judgment to determine carrier compliance status beyond checklist criteria.
  • Determine whether carriers meet DSV risk tolerances and provide approval, conditional approval, or disqualification recommendations that impact whether DSV may utilize the carrier for freight movements.

• Risk Identification & Compliance Monitoring
• Identify operational, safety, and security risks including fraud indicators, subcontracting practices, and potential double brokering.
• Validate compliance with zero-tolerance standards and escalate discrepancies immediately.
• Document audit findings, supporting evidence, photographs, and interview notes in accordance with retention standards.
• Evaluate severity of compliance failures, determine corrective actions, and establish remediation expectations for continued eligibility.
• Monitor carriers for remediation compliance and participate in annual and periodic recertifications.

• Incident Readiness & Response
• Evaluate carrier knowledge of emergency response protocols including cargo deviations, theft response, and law-enforcement engagement.
• Verify secure stop procedures, route adherence, and seal verification processes.
• Support investigations following cargo theft, loss, or security incidents by providing audit records and assessments.
• Partner with Group Security and Operations during active incidents when requested.

• Disqualification & Escalation
• Identify and document critical failures such as double brokering, unsecured equipment, tampered telematics, and improper seal procedures.
• Exercise independent judgment to identify material risk conditions and recommend suspension, restriction, or removal from the approved carrier network.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Carrier Services, Security, and leadership.

• Program Collaboration & Reporting
• Collaborate with Carrier Services and Operations to communicate audit outcomes and expectations.
• Provide training or guidance to…