Driver Recruiter

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Recruiter in Lowell, AR. The role focuses on recruiting drivers, screening applicants, and selling the compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

The position offers a competitive, performance-based pay structure with average annual earnings around $86,000, with bonuses potential based on profitability or volumes, and a strong emphasis on outbound and inbound calling, lead management, and candidate engagement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience or suitable education/training.
• Self-motivated and able to communicate effectively over the phone.
• Able to manage time and make time-sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals.
• Able to adapt to changing work priorities and handle rejection in a sales context.
• Proficient with computers and data entry while maintaining phone conversations.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls.
• Engage driver leads from databases and internet resources by cold calling, email, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other tools.
• Maintain contact and track leads, applicants with a dashboard to direct workflow.
• Assist onboarding and background teams to gather items and expedite hiring.

Skills

Outbound calls

Phone communication

Time management

Adaptability

Sales experience or resilience

Data entry

Self-motivation

Education

GED

High School

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for those who apply and are directed to J.B. Hunt. This position is also responsible for outward focused recruiting including soliciting and screening potential drivers for all divisions. Responsible for selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

Job Description

At J.B. Hunt Transport, we believe in rewarding our Driver Recruiters with a competitive and performance-based pay structure. While individual earnings vary based on performance, the average annual W‑2 earnings for this role are approximately $86,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls
• Engage driver leads from computer databases and internet resources by cold calling, e-mail, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems/tools as needed
• Maintain contact and track leads, applicants and candidates for current and future opportunities by using a dashboard to direct workflow
• Assist onboaring and background teams in gathering necessary items from driver to expedite the hiring process; address other issues/problems within the process
• Pre-qualify applicants based on minimum hiring requirements of J.B. Hunt and DOT; guide applicants through the pre‑qualification and application process
• Explain J.B. Hunt’s pay, benefits, and current opening to potential drivers
• Compare a driver’s qualifications to the requirements of open positions
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidatesand confirm level of interest throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

• 1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience, or suitable combination of education and training
• Preferred Qualification: Experience in one or more of the following: sales, customer experience, recruiting, transportation/logistics, call center, or related experience
• Skills and Abilities:
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially verbally over the phone
• Ability to manage time effectively and make time‑sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Experience in a sales position or the ability to manage rejection
• Ability to effectively use a computer in a workplace setting while learning new systems to perform in
• Ability to input data into a computer system while maintaining a phone conversation

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may beeligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• visionbenefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidaysannually

Education

GED, High School

Work Experience

Driver Recruiting, Sales, Customer Service/Account Manager

Job Opening ID

00638344 Driver Recruiter (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equalemployment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases byapplicable law.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people‑first culture, because we are Driven for You.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people‑first culture, because we are Driven for You.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels tojoinour team. We offer full‑time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.