Flock Freight is a FreightTech company that uses patented technology to move freight more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. The company’s guaranteed terminal-free truckload service, FlockDirect, finds the best options to pool freight among billions of possible combinations, optimizing routes while finding and filling trucks’ empty spaces. Shipments stay safe in a single truck, driven by a single driver, all the way to their destination allowing shippers to only pay for the space they need and enabling carriers to earn more from every linear foot of capacity — all while slashing carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional shipping methods.
Flock Freight has been a Certified B Corp since 2020, meeting high social, environmental, transparency, and accountability standards to all of our stakeholders.
About the Role: The Manager of Compliance is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks for the company. This involves close collaboration with internal management teams to manage company policies, implement an effective compliance program, conduct regular internal audits and monitor carrier performance metrics. The ideal candidate is a team player, eager to drive efficiency and consistency, and seeks to lead by example. The ultimate goal is to ensure that Flock operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the carrier vetting program to ensure they meet Flock’s safety and compliance standards.
- Design and implement Flock Freight’s carrier performance program and carrier score carding.
- Manage and audit carrier contracts on a regular basis, to ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly engage with carriers to guarantee they provide safe and compliant services to the company.
- Manage the onboarding process using the Highway carrier onboarding software.
- Improve top of funnel carrier identity verification product and processes.
- Lead initiatives and projects to drive the department towards operational excellence.
- Focus on automating processes and increasing efficiency within the Compliance team.
- Develop and mentor the team on standard operating procedures to ensure consistency.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with all teams within the Risk Management department to ensure alignment and support other functions where applicable.
- Report new areas of opportunity for process improvements to Risk Management leadership.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of proven experience in a compliance or quality assurance role in freight brokerage
- Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business management, or related field
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Expertise in managing contracts
- Detailed knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven experience as a collaborative team player
Compensation
The expected range for this position is $90,000-120,000 per year. This range reflects typical earning potential in this role. When determining an offer, we take into account a variety of factors that are important in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill sets; experience and tenure; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is based on market data. Salary bands may, in some circumstances, be adjusted to a different geographic area depending on the candidate's position and location.
In addition to salary, full-time employees are also eligible for an equity package and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Flock Freight. Our policy is that we target candidates local to one of Flock Freight’s headquarters locations (San Diego and Chicago).
Life & Benefits of the Flock:
- Hybrid Work Model: As an organization we value in-office collaboration, working cross-functionally, and winning together. Through scheduled in-office and work from home days, we are able to work more efficiently and collaboratively.
- 401(k) Employer Match: We know Flock may just be a stepping stone in your epic journey, but we want to be sure you’re setting your future self up for success! For that reason, we provide a 401(k) plan that offers a 4% employer match.
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Generous coverage for employees and dependents. Both HMO and PPO options provided.
Our promise to you:
Flock Freight is committed to creating an environment that’s fair and inclusive. We fill our open positions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value the skills of people from all backgrounds and are proud to hire, promote, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Diverse perspectives are central to innovation at Flock Freight and make our team better. We're interested in your inherent abilities, not just the skills you bring from your last role - if you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role but don't check every box, please still get in touch. We'd love to start a conversation with you.
Flock Freight has zero tolerance for behavior that negatively impacts marginalized groups, including women, people of color, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We invite people of all identities to join the Flock!
What We Do
Flock Freight is a sustainability-focused technology company reinventing North America’s $2 trillion freight market from offices in Encinitas, California and Chicago, Illinois.
We’re the first firm in the industry to build algorithms that pool shipments at scale, deliver freight with carbon neutral shared truckload service, and earn a B Corporation certification.
From an industrywide perspective, our goal is to eliminate freight waste and inefficiency. From a companywide perspective, our goal is to create a positive impact on our people and planet.
Our shared truckload solution, FlockDirect, drives these goals forward by setting a new standard of service for shippers, increasing revenue for carriers, and reducing the environmental impact of freight shipping. Our internal Impact teams drive these goals forward by holding us accountable and measuring our progress in areas like:
— Philanthropy
— Community engagement
— Employee engagement
— Diversity and inclusion
Backing from investors like SoftBank, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Susquehanna, Eden Capital, SignalFire, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and GLP Capital Partners tells us these goals are worthwhile.
It’s not just our investors who see the Flock Freight vision; in 2022, we earned a spot on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. In 2021, CNBC named us to their Disruptor 50 list and Fast Company named shared truckload to their World Changing Ideas list. Our team is working to change the world for the better, and these awards tell us we’re on the right track.
