Driver Recruiter

J. Boren & Sons Trucking; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

J. Boren & Sons Trucking in Columbus, OH is seeking a Creative Driver Recruiter to lead driver recruitment strategies, scale programs, and partner with operations to attract high‑quality drivers.

You will source and screen candidates, support onboarding and ongoing career development, and monitor KPIs to improve time‑to‑hire, retention, and safety. JBS is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, 401(k), Holidays and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Transportation Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of driver recruiting or talent development experience.
• Experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive driver recruitment strategy.
• Source, screen, and hire qualified drivers through outreach and partnerships.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and career development programs.
• Monitor KPIs to improve time-to-hire, turnover, and safety training.
• Mentor recruiting and training staff to foster high performance.

Skills

Communication

Analytics tools

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Transportation Management, or related field

Tools

10th St. Talent

Randall Reilly

Job description

Reports To: Driver Recruiting Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and organized Driver Recruiter to join our Recruiting Department. This role will focus on developing, executing, and optimizing driver recruitment strategies to retain high-quality drivers while fostering their professional growth. The ideal candidate has a strong recruitment background, excellent leadership, communication, and relationship building skills, and a passion for scaling recruitment and training programs in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Assist with the development and execution of a comprehensive driver recruitment and retention strategy aligned with company goals.
• Talent Acquisition: Assist with the recruiting team to source, screen, and hire qualified drivers through innovative outreach, partnerships, and marketing initiatives.
• Driver Development: Assist with onboarding, training, and career development programs to enhance driver skills, safety, and job satisfaction.
• Retention & Engagement: Assist with the improvement of driver retention, including recognition programs, feedback systems, and career pathing.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all recruiting and training processes meet DOT, FMCSA, and company safety standards.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor KPIs such as time-to-hire, turnover rates, and training completion to continuously improve performance.
• Team Management: Mentor and develop recruiting and training staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Industry Engagement: Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to strengthen the employer brand.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting and HR analytics tools.
• The ability to adapt, adjust, conquer, and overcome.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Proven track record of building and scaling recruitment and training programs.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Transportation Management, for related field.
• 2+ years of experience in driver recruiting, transportation operations, or talent development.
• Experience with 10th St. Talent and Randall Reilly

What JBS Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 3 Personal Holidays
• PTO package

• Opportunities for career growth within a fast growing and innovative team
• A supportive work environment focused on teamwork and results

IMPORTANT: All positions require either standing or sitting for 8 hours per day, the ability to lift 15 pounds unassisted and interact and communicate with other employees, vendors, or customers. JBS is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

J. Boren & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. This job description does not imply a contract of employment. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve or change as business needs dictate. Employees may be required to perform additional duties and overtime as requested. Must be able to pass a drug and background screening. All employees must be able to work as directed, including overtime when requested.