Driver Recruiter

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

PTO

Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

PAM Transport is seeking a highly motivated recruiter to attract top driver talent for the fleet and on-campus CDL-A program. You will engage with prospective drivers and students, guiding candidates through recruitment and onboarding processes to build a strong workforce.

This role offers daytime hours and a base salary plus incentives, with opportunities to contribute to a growing transportation company that values a positive work-life balance and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in recruitment.
• Knowledge of the motor carrier transportation industry and driver recruiting.
• Experience with marketing as applied to recruitment for drivers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Recruit top driver talent for the fleet and on-campus CDL-A program.
• Conduct daily recruiting activities to source candidate pools.
• Meet weekly hiring goals of 2+ drivers and 2-3 students per quarter.
• Field inbound inquiries from prospective recruits via multiple media sources.
• Enter recruitment activity accurately into the 10st database.
• Screen candidates after applications are completed by phone.
• Guide candidates through onboarding from application to hire.
• Schedule pre-employment drug screens and physicals.
• Coordinate onboarding and school arrival processes with candidates.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Follow DOT compliance through documentation processes.
• Assist with recruitment-related special projects as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Motor carrier knowledge

Driver recruiting marketing

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Helping others

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values your growth, fosters innovation, and encourages a positive work-life balance.

About Us

PAM Transport was founded in Tontitown, Arkansas, in 1980 by Paul Allen Maestri as a 5-truck operation. In our 45+ years of being in business, we have become an international company with more than 2,200 trucks and 8,000 trailers. Our goal is to provide exceptional service to our customers, and we believe that starts with having exceptional employees who are passionate about their work. Our culture is unique in that we offer the growth opportunities of a large company, but we still maintain that 'small town feel' and community here at PAM.

About this opportunity

We are seeking a highly driven and self-motivated individual to join our team and help attract top talent to our fleet and on-campus CDL-A program. In this role, you will engage with prospective drivers and/or students, providing valuable information about opportunities at PAM Transport and guiding candidates through the recruitment and onboarding process. Your efforts will play a key role in building a strong and successful driver workforce.

Pay and Schedule

This position is Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The pay range is $40,000 - $100,000 including a base salary dependent on experience plus a competitive incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Other Voluntary Benefits

How will you contribute to the success of the team?

• Recruit top driver talent for the fleet and/or students for the on-campus CDL-A program
• Conduct daily recruiting activities to source new driver and/or student candidates
• Achieve weekly hiring goals of 2+ drivers and/or 2-3 students on average per quarter
• Field inbound phone inquiries from prospective recruits generated through various media sources
• Enter accurate and timely recruitment activity into the 10st database
• Phone screen candidates after employment applications are completed
• Guide candidates through the onboarding process from application to hire
• Schedule applicants for pre-employment drug screens and physicals
• Coordinate onboarding and/or school arrival processes with approved candidates
• Partner with internal departments (including Student and Safety) to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Follow all safety department documentation processes and procedures to ensure DOT compliance
• Assist with recruitment-related special projects as assigned by leadership

What makes you a strong candidate for this position?

• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of motor carrier transportation industry
• Knowledge of recruiting and marketing as applied to driver recruiting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to effectively work with others
• Drive and Passion for helping others

The company will provide reasonable accommodations to employees who require them to perform the essential functions of their job to the extent it does not impose an undue hardship or create a risk of harm to the employee or others.

PAM Transport is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Experience a workplace where your contributions matter and where you can thrive in a supportive environment.