Driver Recruiter

About the role

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions, using cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the industry. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $24.00 to $26.00 per hour, with an expected total annual compensation of $75,000 to $95,000, depending on performance.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen qualified company drivers and owner-operators
• Partner with advertising agencies to develop and place job postings across targeted platforms
• Maintain a database of leads and prior applicants for future recruitment campaigns
• Ensure driver applications meet DOT regulations, including a complete 10-year employment history with verified contact information
• Review applications for completeness and notify processing teams when ready for onboarding
• Carefully organize and manage orientation schedules, ensuring timely completion of all onboarding steps
• Submit cleared drivers for hire and provide HR with accurate new hire details
• Maintain timely communication with applicants throughout the hiring process
• Conduct follow-up calls with new hires at 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and 1-year milestones; acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries
• Recognize active drivers for career milestones, including million-mile achievements, clean roadside inspections, and work anniversaries
• Hold monthly meetings with terminal managers to review routes, turnover trends, retention strategies, and survey feedback
• Track and document referral and hiring bonuses; initiate survey follow-ups and action plans as needed
• Network with industry peers and professional organizations to stay informed on market trends and compensation benchmarks

Requirements

• 2 years of experience recruiting drivers
• Proficient knowledge of and experience with recruitment, selection processes, and DOT requirements
• Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3 years of experience recruiting company drivers and owner-operators
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Proficient in recruitment and selection processes
• Experience with DOT regulations

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off including up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, up to 13 days PTO for hourly employees, and up to 15 days PTO for salaried employees
• Bereavement leave, volunteer time, jury duty, family bonding leave, prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance benefits including health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Pay

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour, plus a competitive commission plan

Schedule

Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO
Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance benefits including health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Why Join Us

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Up to 8 holidays
• Up to 2 floating Diversity Days
• Up to 13 days PTO for hourly employees
• Up to 15 days PTO for salaried employees
• Bereavement leave, volunteer time, jury duty, family bonding leave, prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance benefits including health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Arrangement

The Next Step

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