CDL Driver Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Midwest Refrigerated Services, based in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and onboard qualified truck drivers and support transportation recruitment strategies across functions.

The role partners with Operations, Safety, and HR, uses job boards and social media, evaluates candidates via phone screens, and manages onboarding while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruiting within transportation or logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Ability to create and execute recruitment strategies across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations, Safety and HR to assess staffing needs.
• Create and utilize recruitment strategies including job boards and social media.
• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and schedule interviews.
• Maintain candidate communication throughout the hiring process and provide feedback.
• Own onboarding process for new hires ensuring paperwork and training completion.
• Stay informed about DOT regulations and industry standards; ensure compliance.
• Maintain recruiting metrics and stay updated on industry trends.
• Be a subject matter expert for driving positions at Midwest Refrigerated Services.

Skills

Recruiting

Candidate screening

Interview coordination

Communication

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office

Job description

Position: Driver Recruiter

Location: 8501 W Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee WI

Pay: Salary, FLSA Exempt, Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 45 hours per week, business hours

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k (4%), etc

General Position Overview

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution, and cross-docking services. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value-Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting, and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family, and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Driver Recruiter to join our team. The Driver Recruiter plays a crucial role in sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding candidates while supporting our transportation recruitment strategies across various functions.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Work Ethic
• Efficiency
• Safety
• Trust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Responsibilities include

• Work closely with the Operations, Safety and HR teams to understand staffing needs.
• Create and utilize various recruitment strategies, including job boards and social media.
• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and schedule interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process. Provide feedback to candidate, post-interview.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all paperwork and training is completed efficiently.
• Stay informed about DOT regulations and industry standards. Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal and state laws.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill and candidate sources.
• Be a subject matter expert for candidates on all things related to driving positions at Midwest Refrigerated Services.

Skills Required

• Excellent attention to detail, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently while meeting recruitment goals.

Prerequisites

• Proven experience in recruiting, within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, preferred.

Benefits and Perks

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match. Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program. Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.

We encourage Veterans to apply. Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.