CDL Driver Recruiter: Outreach & Screening

Truck Driver Nation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Driver Nation is seeking a Recruiting Associate to support the driver recruiting process, focusing on candidate outreach, initial screening, and timely follow-up.

You will contact applicants via phone, text, and email, review qualifications, keep notes up to date, and route candidates to available opportunities. This role emphasizes strong communication and organization within a fast-paced recruiting team.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and dependable.
• Comfortable speaking with professional truck drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple applicants.
• Proficient with computers, email, ATS and online systems.
• Recruiting or sales experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of transportation/trucking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contact CDL driver applicants by phone, text, email, and recruiting platforms.
• Ask basic qualification and experience questions.
• Review driver work history and application data.
• Maintain accurate candidate notes and status updates.
• Follow up with interested and qualified drivers.
• Help applicants complete required recruiting steps.
• Route candidates to appropriate openings.
• Support recruiters with active candidate pipelines.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organized & dependable

Speak with truck drivers

Multi-applicant management

ATS & online systems

Recruiting / sales experience helpful

Transportation knowledge

Tools

ATS

Job description

Truck Driver Nation is seeking a Recruiting Associate to support the driver recruiting process, focusing on candidate outreach, initial screening, and timely follow-up.

You will contact applicants via phone, text, and email, review qualifications, keep notes up to date, and route candidates to available opportunities. This role emphasizes strong communication and organization within a fast-paced recruiting team.