Driver Recruiting Partner

Drive Talent. Power the Road.

CRST The Transportation Solution is seeking an experienced Recruiting Partner – Driver Recruiting to support our professional driver hiring efforts. This role is designed for a recruiter who understands the driver market, values strong operational partnership, and wants the structure and support to focus on quality hiring.

• Location
  :
  Cedar Rapids, IA. Onsite presence is highly preferred.
• Compensation
  :
  This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position: $48,635-$73,220 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills, and location.
• Incentive Eligibility
  :
  Performance-based bonus and commission structure
• Benefits
  :
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; professional development opportunities; and additional benefits that support your overall wellbeing
• Team Structure
  :
  Dedicated Recruiting Administrator to manage paperwork, VOEs, and processing
• Lead Support
  :
  Marketing-driven lead generation to support consistent pipeline flow

As a Driver Recruiting Partner, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for professional drivers while partnering closely with operations to meet fleet capacity needs. You will focus on engaging drivers, qualifying candidates, and guiding them through the hiring process. Administrative processing and employment verifications are handled by a Recruiting Administrator, allowing you to prioritize recruiting activity and relationship-building.

• Full-Cycle Driver Recruiting:
  Source, screen, interview, and secure qualified professional drivers
• Pipeline Management:
  Build and maintain consistent driver pipelines through proactive outreach and marketing-supported leads
• Operations Partnership:
  Align hiring activity with division needs and required start dates
• External Relationship Development:
  Maintain relationships with CDL schools and other driver talent sources
• Recruitment Strategy Execution:
  Support hiring strategies that respond to market conditions and volume needs
• Performance Monitoring:
  Track recruiting metrics to improve speed to hire and candidate quality

• Previous driver recruiting experience required
• Experience using Tenstreet strongly preferred
• Strong organization and follow-through in a high-volume environment
• Ability to balance urgency with quality standards
• Professional communication skills with drivers and operations leaders

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience
• Prior driver recruiting experience required
• Tenstreet ATS experience highly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum — a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. Our recruiting team plays a critical role in ensuring our operations stay strong, compliant, and ready to serve customers nationwide.

At CRST, you’ll make a direct impact on fleet performance and business results while working alongside leaders who value accountability and execution.

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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