CDL Driver Recruiter

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a CDL Driver Recruiter and play a vital role in sourcing, engaging, and onboarding talented professional drivers to support our expanding transportation operations. This energetic position combines strategic talent acquisition with relationship management, ensuring we attract top-tier CDL-certified drivers who align with our company’s values and safety standards. As a CDL Driver Recruiter, you will leverage your expertise in recruiting and HR sourcing to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates, contributing directly to the success and growth of our fleet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified CDL drivers through social media management, cold calling, and lead generation techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews, assess candidate skills, and evaluate their suitability for the driver roles while ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) such as iCIMS, Workday, or Taleo to track candidate progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand staffing needs, create compelling job descriptions, and facilitate employee orientation sessions for new hires.
• Build strong relationships with potential candidates via relationship management practices, including research on talent pools and campus recruitment initiatives.
• Negotiate employment contracts and employment terms while ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing updates and managing expectations effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical recruiting, HR sourcing, or executive recruiting within transportation or logistics industries.
• Strong negotiation skills combined with excellent communication skills to engage candidates and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms such as Salesforce, UltiPro, Kronos, Paychex, or PeopleSoft; experience with Workday or ADP is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment & labor law, contracts management, employee evaluation processes, and employee relations practices.
• Ability to perform research on talent markets and utilize social media management tools for lead generation.
• Experience in campus recruitment, talent management, succession planning, training & development initiatives is desirable.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems like HRIS or iCIMS along with familiarity in leveraging tools such as Lever or Taleo for recruitment activities. Join us to make a meaningful impact by connecting talented CDL drivers with opportunities that drive success! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills in recruiting and relationship management can thrive while supporting our mission of operational excellence.

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person