CDL Driver Recruiter - High-Volume Talent Builder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Health and wellness discounts

Job summary

QQR Transport in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a CDL Driver Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for CDL holders and owner-operators, from first contact through orientation, in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment that directly supports fleet growth.

You will source candidates through job boards and networks, verify qualifications to DOT standards, coordinate onboarding, and collaborate with safety, dispatch, and operations to build a reliable pipeline.

Qualifications

• Previous CDL driver recruiting experience strongly required.
• 2+ years 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 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.
• 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.
• Recommend process improvements to increase recruiting efficiency and improve the candidate experience.

Skills

CDL recruiting

High-volume recruiting

ATS familiarity

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Candidate screening

Tools

Tenstreet

Job description

QQR Transport in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a CDL Driver Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for CDL holders and owner-operators, from first contact through orientation, in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment that directly supports fleet growth.

You will source candidates through job boards and networks, verify qualifications to DOT standards, coordinate onboarding, and collaborate with safety, dispatch, and operations to build a reliable pipeline.