Driver Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K/Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Cox Group in Mount Vernon, IN is seeking a motivated Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and onboard qualified CDL Class A drivers to support our transportation operations. This role thrives in a fast-paced environment and focuses on building a pipeline of top talent.

You will manage the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring DOT compliance and collaborating with operations to meet hiring timelines while maintaining ATS metrics and driving results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in logistics or transportation.
• Strong understanding of CDL requirements and DOT compliance standards.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms (Indeed, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and meet hiring deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified CDL Class A drivers using job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to evaluate driver qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing screening offer onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, background checks, and driver qualification files.
• Partner with operations and fleet leadership to understand hiring needs and timelines.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics.
• Coordinate orientation schedules and onboarding for new hires.
• Attend job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive driver candidates.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Indeed

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Driver Recruiter to join our growing logistics team in Mount Vernon, IN. This role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding qualified CDL drivers to support our transportation operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the urgency of driver staffing, and is passionate about building strong pipelines of top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified CDL Class A drivers using job boards, social media, referrals, and networking
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to evaluate driver qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
• Manage full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing screening offer onboarding
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, background checks, and driver qualification files
• Partner with operations and fleet leadership to understand hiring needs and timelines
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
• Coordinate orientation schedules and onboarding for new hires
• Attend job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive driver candidates

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in logistics or transportation
• Strong understanding of CDL requirements and DOT compliance standards
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms (Indeed, etc.)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple openings and meet hiring deadlines
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance after 90 days of employment
• 401K/Profit Sharing retirement plans
• Performance reviews after 90 days of employment, 6 months and then annually
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

At The Cox Group, safety and people come first. You’ll play a critical role in building the team that keeps our operations moving. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing your career in a stable and expanding organization.

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