Driver Recruiter

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in identifying new media sources
• Keep updated with industry trends in advertising
• Handle driver/contractor inquiries professionally
• Respond to inquiries promptly
• Present job and requirements honestly and accurately
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company driver requirements, pay scale, and benefits package
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contractor operator and equipment requirements, pay scale, and benefits package
• Travel as needed to recruit applicants
• Maintain recruiting packages at terminal locations
• Arrange transportation and lodging for drivers and owner-operators attending Orientation
• Verify that company drivers, owner-operators, contract drivers, and equipment meet minimum company standards
• Arrange for DOT physical and road test prior to Orientation
• Arrange interviews between applicant and terminal manager
• Arrange for pre-lease inspection of contractor’s tractor
• Complete written employment verification for previous 4 years, run DAC and MVR on applicant
• Arrange for applicant to complete application package and related materials
• Ensure applicants have accurately filled out an employment or contractor application
• Review all initial hire or lease paperwork with applicants, ensuring they understand what is being signed
• Ensure all required paperwork is signed and dated
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of given area of specialty
• Communicate efficiently with driver candidates, including explanation of job, duties, and requirements

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

• High School education required
• College course work or degree in relevant field preferred

Skills Required

• Knowledge of professional commercial driving skills, federal safety regulations governing professional drivers, and proper mechanical operation of equipment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments
• Proficiency in company’s standard software products, including Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency in company’s standard software products, including word-processing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Hybrid of remote and in-office work
• Able to work with interruptions and deadlines
• After-hours and weekend work may be required

Company Information

• Type: In-Office
• Location: Knoxville, TN (Corporate)
• Salary Range: $55,125.00 - 73,500.00 Annual
• EEO/M/F/V/D
• Committed to Responsible Care®: Highway Transport’s Quality Driven Delivery Management System policy
• Family-oriented culture that values contributions and supports career ambitions
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Includes: 401(k) Match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, HSA Contribution Match, Wellness Program, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Disability, Accident and Life Insurance, Discount Programs, Paid Maternity Leave
• Does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors