Driver Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Recruit, source, screen, and hire qualified commercial drivers to support operational staffing needs.
• Manage recruiting for CDL, non-CDL, and driver trainee positions.
• Source candidates through job boards, platforms, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and networking.
• Attend hiring events, job fairs, CDL schools, and community recruiting events.
• Conduct proactive outreach to passive driver candidates.
• Develop and maintain driver talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct phone screens in accordance with established metrics to evaluate qualifications, experience, availability, and interest.
• Verify CDL requirements, endorsements, driving experience, and employment history.
• Assess candidates for cultural fit and alignment with company values.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and operations leaders.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure all applicant tracking system (ATS) records are accurate and compliant.
• Work closely with compliance/onboarding teams to ensure timely pre-employment screening, hiring, and on-boarding processes.
• Maintain an understanding of driver staffing levels, turnover trends, and upcoming workforce requirements.
• Provide market intelligence regarding compensation, competition, and recruiting trends.
• Advises managers on recruiting best practices and candidate selection.
• Track and report recruiting activity to operational and senior leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years recruiting/sourcing experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting CDL Drivers or transportation personnel.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting environments preferred.
• Associates degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Understanding of CDL classifications, endorsements, and DOT requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and operational leaders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 20 lbs.
• Rarely working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Frequently sitting.
• Sometimes standing/walking.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Office based with travel to operating locations, job fairs, CDL schools, and recruiting events.
• Frequent phone and computer use.
• Occasional evening or weekend recruiting activities.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Requires occasional travel between offices.