Experienced CDL Driver Recruiter

Company Description

QQR Logistics and QQR Transport keep critical freight moving for supply chains that can't afford to stop. QQR brings disciplined execution to complex supply chains across automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, energy, and other key industries — throughout North America and across major U.S.–Canada and U.S.–Mexico cross-border lanes.

an asset-based carrier that operates its own fleet, running full-truckload (FTL) freight in dry van, bulk, and open deck modalities.
QQR Transport is building its dispatch and operations team in Cincinnati, Ohio and looking for experienced logistics professionals that are ready to grow their careers.

An individual candidate's placement within a range will be based on relevant work experience, demonstrated skills, and applicable education or professional training. The total compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 including salary and performance bonus.

We areseekingan energetic, high-volume CDL Driver Recruiter to join QQR Transport's growing team. In this role, you will own full-cycle recruitment for qualified commercial driver's license (CDL) holders and owner-operators — from first contact through orientation — building a reliable pipeline of driver talent to support the company's growth. Speed matters: our best recruiters treat every new lead as time-sensitive and connect with drivers quickly, before they sign on elsewhere.

Your recruiting expertise, relationship-building skills, and comfort with a fast-paced,metrics-driven environment will make a direct impact on QQR's fleet growth and driver retention.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for CDL Class A drivers, using applicant tracking system (ATS) to source, screen, and interview candidates

• Respond to new driver applications and inbound leads promptly — same-day contact is the standard — to maximize contact and qualification rates

• Conduct detailed phone and in-person interviews to assess CDL experience, equipment operated, route experience, endorsements, and overall job fit

• Source candidates through job boards, social media advertising, employee referrals, job fairs, professional networks, local CDL driving schools, and trucking associations

• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with driving schools and industry associations to create a steady, repeatable candidate pipeline

• Verify candidate qualifications — including MVR, PSP, employment history, and background/Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse checks — in compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies and campaigns to meet company hiring goals and seasonal capacity needs

• Confirm new-hire orientation dates and coordinate related travel or lodging arrangements as needed

• Coordinate road tests with safety manager, drug screens, and onboarding

• Collect and process required applicant documentation, ensuring driver qualification files (DQFs) are complete and audit-ready

• Partner with the safety team to confirm new-hire compliance documentation meets DOT and company standards

• Build strong relationships with driver candidates and owner-operators to support engagement, satisfaction, and long-term retention

• Maintain consistent follow-up throughout recruiting, hiring, and the early weeks of employment (e.g., 30/60/90-day check-ins)

• Work collaboratively with executive leadership, dispatch, operations, and safety teams to support a positive overall driver experience

• Educate new drivers on company policies, safety expectations, and Carrier Safety Ratings

• Build and expand QQR Driver Appreciation and Awards Program with the entire QQR team and work closely with QQR Safety Manager to support ongoing driver safety training and awards recognition events

• Track and report recruiting KPIs — contact rate, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire, and new-hire retention (e.g., 90-day retention) — to leadership

• Identify which sourcing channels deliver the best-quality candidates and recommend where to focus recruiting spend

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