Driver Recruiter

Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Wellbeing Days

Life Insurance

Job summary

Auto Driveaway, a leading US driveaway company, seeks an energetic Driver Recruiter to build and onboard a diverse professional driver network across asset types, while assisting with FMCSA compliance. The role partners with safety and operations to forecast demand, drive engagement, and maintain high safety and service standards.

You will screen candidates, conduct interviews, and develop recruiting analytics while leveraging traditional and non-traditional sourcing methods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience with full lifecycle for drivers and knowledge of federal/state laws
• Experience with CDL drivers is strongly desired
• Background in transportation, logistics or related fields
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and safety focus
• Ability to conduct cold calls and internet sourcing
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Project planning and management skills
• Data analysis and reporting experience
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with urgency
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR

Responsibilities

• Recruit professional drivers for all asset types, including DOT and CDL resources
• Screen applications and interview to onboard driver candidates
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet forecasted driver needs and projects
• Develop driver utilization metrics and engagement initiatives
• Support safety/compliance teams in onboarding and training
• Explore new recruiting opportunities (cold-calling, job fairs, sourcing)
• Provide reporting and analytics on recruiting activities
• Grow Auto Driveaway’s driver network nationwide
• Coordinate with on-boarding and pre-employment processes
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA and DOT requirements

Skills

Full life cycle recruiting for drivers

CDL driver recruitment

Transportation/logistics knowledge

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cold calling & sourcing

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis & reporting

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

2+ years recruiting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email/CRM

Job description

Description

Auto Driveaway, one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the US, is seeking an energetic Driver Recruiter to introduce and onboard drivers while also assisting with related safety compliance duties. This team member will maintain a diverse, engaged professional driver network which is essential to Auto Driveaway’s operations and customer experience. Moving tens of thousands of assets per year, from cars to Class 8 trucks to specialized equipment, having highly trained, safety conscious drivers will ensure the vehicles entrusted to us are delivered on time and as promised. With safety as a core value, the Driver Recruiter will also assist in monitoring compliance activities, making certain our drivers are in full compliance with FMCSA regulations, operating safely and in a professional manner.

Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle and truck OEMs with fast, safe and reliable door-to-door driveaway service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle "door-to-door driveaway" shipping; short-term and reconditioning services across all asset types. We accomplish this with personalized customer experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and a national network of professional drivers, helping to ensure quality, accountability, and reliability on every trip.

Responsibilities

Driver Recruitment:

• Recruit professional drivers for all asset types, including but not limited to DOT and CDL capable resources
• Screen applications; conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to determine the most qualified driver candidates to be onboarded into the driver pool
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects, including holding regional recruitment initiatives to meet business needs
• Develop driver utilization metrics to keep safe drivers busy and rewarded
• Establish a driver engagement platform to drive corporate culture, customer service excellence and inclusion across a geographically dispersed network
• Partner with the safety and compliance team on driver onboarding and training processes
• Explore new and innovative recruiting opportunities to grow the driver population across all segments, including DOT and CDL drivers, using traditional and non-traditional techniques such as cold-calling, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
• Be an active participant and contribute to driver recruitment initiatives and communicate proactively and consistently with business partners
• Provide requested reporting and analytics
• Grow Auto Driveaway’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States

Compliance:

• Ensure DOT files are complete and in compliance with FMCSA regulations
• Maintain internal processes to ensure efficient administration of DOT compliance
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to upper management relating to maintaining and improving compliance standards
• Assist with the administration of driver pre-employment and random drug screening
• Manage new hire Comdata card distribution
• Conduct driver orientation
• Build and send out driver legals
• Complete previous employment verifications on future and past drivers

Requirements

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, with proven mastery of the full life cycle of recruitment for drivers, recruiting practices, processes and procedures including relevant federal and state laws
• Experience with CDL drivers is strongly desired
• Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving resultsPassionate about safety and customer experience
• Ability to conduct cold calls, research-based sourcing and internet and web-based recruiting
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Project planning and project management skills
• Data analysis and/or report building experience
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Wellbeing Days
• Life Insurance

Auto Driveaway participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.