Driver Recruiter

Forward; Groveport (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH is seeking a Fleet Recruiter to recruit Owner Operators, Independent Contractors and Company Drivers. You will build relationships, conduct proactive outreach, and manage candidate flow to meet fleet growth targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professional representation of the company while leveraging CRM/ATS tools and standard recruiting processes to source top driving talent.

Formación

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience recruiting drivers and fleet personnel is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM/ATS tools and data entry accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Cultivate and drive 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

Conocimientos

Communication

Sales Recruiting

CRM/ATS (Tenstreet)

Microsoft Office

Herramientas

Tenstreet

Descripción del empleo

• 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.