Driver Recruiter

Forward Air Corp.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH is seeking a Fleet Recruiter to recruit Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers, using best practices in relationship building and outbound sales.

You will conduct lead generation and manage driver applications, driving recruiting plans to meet fleet goals while upholding the company’s ethical standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Long-term career with an industry-leading company.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image.
• Willingness to learn DOT and CSA2010 regulations.
• Proactively collaborate with support departments.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers
• Lead generation and development
• Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling
• Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism
• Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals
• Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status
• Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives
• Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources
• Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Recruiting/Sales experience

DOT/CSA knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/ATS tools (Tenstreet a plus)

Job description

• Locations 6700 Port Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, US
• Job Category Corporate: Individual Contributors
• Job Category Human Resources
• Job Function Talent Acquisition

Job Description

The Fleet Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of Owner Operators, Company Drivers, & Subcontractors by employing best practices in the areas of relationship building, utilizing inbound and outbound sales calling techniques, and advocating the company’s ethical standards by hiring/partnering with the best of the best drivers in the industry.

Responsibilities :

Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers

Lead generation and development

Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling

Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism

Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals

Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status

Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives

Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources

Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company

Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of Drivers

Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Experience with CRM or ATS tools ( Tenstreet a plus)

Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic

Must have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environment

Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10-25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.
• Recruitment Fraud: We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General .