Driver Recruiter, Road Transport US

Driver Recruiter, Road Transport US

Lancaster, TX

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Driver Recruiting, is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring qualified CDL-A drivers to support our growing transportation operations. This role plays a critical part in building and maintaining a strong driver pipeline, ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA hiring regulations, and supporting the business's driver retention and growth goals. The ideal candidate is energetic, resourceful, and results-driven and capable of managing a high volume of requisitions while delivering an exceptional candidate experience and partnering closely with operations leaders to meet staffing needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities include partnering with operations and HR leaders to understand driver staffing requirements for local, regional, and OTR roles; sourcing and attracting qualified CDL and non-CDL driver candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and industry-specific platforms; screening applicants for qualifications, safety record, work history, and DOT/FMCSA compliance; conducting phone interviews and coordinating in-person or virtual interviews with hiring managers;

managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting and candidate sourcing to offer presentation and pre-employment processing; ensuring all hiring documentation and background verifications meet compliance standards; maintaining accurate candidate tracking and reporting in the applicant tracking system; building and maintaining a continuous pipeline of qualified driver candidates to support proactive hiring needs; partnering with marketing and operations to create creative driver recruiting campaigns and outreach strategies;

participating in career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach to promote the company brand and employment opportunities; collaborating with safety, compliance, and HR to ensure new driver hires meet all regulatory and company standards; and this role may require driving and/or flying to branches and recruiting events across the US 3–5 times a year.

Educational background/work experience/qualifications include a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the human resources field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum of 3 years of successful, hands-on, high-volume driver recruiting experience (Class A CDL required). Proven track record in recruiting across various driver types—including OTR, regional, and local drivers—within the transportation or logistics industry.

Strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements for commercial drivers. Experience using Ten Street for sourcing, screening, and managing driver candidates. Experience using HRIS and ATS systems; SAP Success Factors experience preferred.

Skills and competencies include strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills (e.g., formulas, tracking sheets, reporting). Proficient in managing digital workflows and documentation for driver qualification files, pre-employment screening, and onboarding. Comfortable using job boards, social media, and CRM tools to build and maintain candidate pipelines. English proficiency (reading, writing, and verbal) required;
Spanish proficiency strongly preferred to effectively communicate with a diverse driver population. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to source, attract, and close top driver talent in competitive markets. High-energy, enthusiastic, and confident recruiting professional with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with management and provide recruiting process guidance in alignment with policies and procedures.

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Ability to multi-task across multiple projects and…