CDL Driver Recruiter: Build a High-Volume Driver Pipeline

QQR; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k) match

Wellness discounts

Job summary

QQR Transport is seeking an energetic CDL Driver Recruiter in Cincinnati to own full-cycle recruitment for CDL holders and owner-operators. You will build a reliable pipeline, contact drivers quickly, and drive growth across our fleet.

The role requires experience in high-volume recruiting, strong communication, and a solid understanding of DOT/FMCSA standards. Join a fast-paced, metrics-driven team focused on timely hires and retention.

Qualifications

• Previous CDL driver recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for OTR, regional, local, and/or dedicated CDL assignments.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing, screening, and interviewing Class A and/or Class B CDL drivers and owner-operators.
• Comfortable with high-volume outbound calling and a fast-paced, lead-driven recruiting environment.
• Working knowledge of the commercial trucking and transportation industry.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA driver qualification requirements, driver qualification files, MVR/PSP review, and Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse procedures.
• General understanding of employment law and HR practices as they apply to driver hiring.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline and multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for CDL Class A drivers, using 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.

Skills

CDL driver recruiting

High-volume calling

Relationship-building

ATS knowledge

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Tools

ATS Tenstreet

Job description

QQR Transport is seeking an energetic CDL Driver Recruiter in Cincinnati to own full-cycle recruitment for CDL holders and owner-operators. You will build a reliable pipeline, contact drivers quickly, and drive growth across our fleet.

The role requires experience in high-volume recruiting, strong communication, and a solid understanding of DOT/FMCSA standards. Join a fast-paced, metrics-driven team focused on timely hires and retention.