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 motivated recruiter to attract driver talent and support the on-campus CDL-A program in Tontitown, AR. You will engage with prospective drivers and students, guide them through the recruitment and onboarding process, and help build a strong driver workforce.

The role features on-site, full-time hours with a competitive incentive program. The position emphasizes growth opportunities and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver recruiting or campus programs preferred.
• Knowledge of motor carrier transportation industry desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit top driver talent for fleet and CDL-A program.
• Conduct daily sourcing activities for driver and student candidates.
• Meet weekly hiring goals (2+ drivers, 2–3 students per quarter).
• Handle inbound inquiries from prospective recruits via multiple channels.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data in systems.
• Screen candidates after applications and guide through onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment screens and physicals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Ensure DOT compliance through documentation processes.
• Assist with recruitment-related special projects as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Industry knowledge

Recruiting & marketing

MS Office

Team collaboration

People-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 and over the past 40+ years of being in business, we have become an international company with more than 2,000 trucks and 8,000 trailers. Our goal is to provide exceptional service to our customers. We believe it all 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 strong 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 full-time on-site in Tontitown, AR

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

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

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.