Driver Recruiter

Blair Logistics; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 60 days

Paid vacation

Flexible PTO

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Blair Logistics in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Recruiter to serve as the first point of contact for CDL-A driver candidates. You will educate candidates about culture, routes, and career opportunities, guiding them from the initial call to orientation.

Ideal candidates bring experience in high-volume sales or recruiting, strong phone presence, and excellent communication skills. This salary position offers uncapped commissions and growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, recruiting, or safety.
• Knowledge of MVR and DAC reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service or sales experience preferred.
• WillING to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and onboard qualified CDL-A drivers.
• Communicate with prospective drivers via phone, text, and email.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and cold calls.
• Conduct pre-screen interviews to verify qualifications.
• Achieve and surpass recruiting goals weekly, monthly, quarterly.
• Collaborate with recruiting, operations, and leadership teams.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Cold calling / phone outreach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coachability / eager to learn

Experience in sales

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Company Description

BLAIR a PS Logistics Company, is a fast growing, people oriented trucking company that is committed to excellence. We were founded in 2009 as an owner operator transportation company and started with 15 trucks. We have now grown to over 800 owner operators with 900+ trailers! Our fleet is made up of owner operators and lease purchase operators with flatbed and conestoga trailers. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. We know the success of our customers, our agents, and our entire company starts with our drivers. This is why we do all we can to ensure drivers are satisfied, supported, and respected. Our focus on our drivers allows us to provide efficient flatbed shipping services, enabling success for each and every one of our customers.

Job Description

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who will serve as the initial point of contact for professional CDL-A drivers interested in joining our team. This role involves educating potential candidates about our company culture, equipment, routes, and career opportunities while guiding them through the hiring and onboarding process from the first call to orientation. No prior experience in recruiting or trucking is necessary; we’re prioritizing the right attitude, coachability, and a willingness to learn.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Passionate about engaging with people and fostering relationships
• Confident phone presence, comfortable with high call volumes including cold calls
• Motivated, coachable, and eager to acquire new skills
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Brings a positive attitude and a strong work ethic daily
• Experience in high-volume sales and meeting minimum quotas is a must

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, screen, and onboard qualified CDL-A drivers
• Communicate with prospective drivers via phone, text, and email
• Source driver candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, cold calling, and industry connections
• Conduct pre-screen interviews to verify driver qualifications, experience, and availability
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective drivers, ensuring consistent follow-up
• Guide drivers through the entire hiring and onboarding process
• Perform initial background screening reports
• Coordinate onboarding documentation
• Achieve and surpass weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruiting goals
• Collaborate closely with recruiting, operations, and leadership teams to support our expansive, active fleet
• Represent P&S Transportation with integrity, professionalism, and positivity
• Support driver retention through effective communication and relationship-building

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all DOT/FMCSA, safety, and regulatory standards for both prospective and newly hired drivers
• Coordinate and arrange necessary controlled substance testing

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Uncapped commission and bonus incentives
• Health benefits after 60 days
• Paid vacation and flexible PTO
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment with ample growth opportunities

If you’re ready to start building meaningful relationships, make a significant impact, and advance your career with a company that values teamwork and results, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

A Successful Recruiter must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values. They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Recruiter must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Have knowledge of MVR and DAC reports
• 1-3 years of experience in transportation, recruiting, or safety required
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Previous work experience in customer service or sales is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and have a great interpersonal skill

Additional Information

This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.