Driver Recruiter

Timber Products Company Career Center; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Trucking & Logistics in Pasadena, TX is actively recruiting a Recruiter to manage the end-to-end driver recruitment process for Texas and Georgia locations. The role involves sourcing, interviewing, and pre-hire verification for Class A and flatbed drivers.

The Recruiter will collaborate with Sales, Dispatch, Marketing, and third-party agencies to maximize recruitment channels and ensure a steady pipeline of qualified candidates. Occasional travel to career events is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting drivers or transportation personnel.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to work with Sales and Dispatch teams.
• Familiar with pre-hire verification processes (background checks, CDL/MVR reviews, drug testing, DOT physicals).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Sources driver candidates using a variety of recruiting methods (networking, advertising, social media, career events).
• Collaborates with Sales and Dispatch teams to maximize coverage in target areas.
• Proactively identifies and contacts candidates, discusses opportunities, and follows up as needed.
• Reviews applications and conducts interviews.
• Maintains knowledge of the local driver labor market and sources candidates continually.
• Develops relationships with third parties and agencies to source drivers.
• Maintains relationships with drivers through multiple channels (online and in person).
• Coordinates with Marketing and 3rd party providers to recruit drivers via all channels.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Networking

Candidate outreach

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

TP Trucking & Logistics is looking for an energetic candidate to fill the position of Recruiter. This position will recruit from TP Trucking’s Pasadena, TX office for Drivers for our Texas and Georgia locations. The Recruiter is responsible for all aspects of the driver recruitment process, including but not limited to identifying, sourcing, and recruiting qualified Class A, flatbed drivers.

MAJOR TASKS

• Sources driver candidates using a variety of recruiting methods such as networking, advertising, social media, career events, etc.
• Collaborates with Sales and Dispatch teams to identify and promote maximum saturation in target areas.
• Proactively identifies and contacts potential candidates, discusses opportunities, evaluates candidates’ interest in working for TP Trucking. Periodically follows up with potential candidates regarding changes in interest and availability.
• Reviews applications and conducts interviews.
• Regularly conducts external research and calls on network contacts to maintain full understanding of the local driver labor market.
• Develops and maintains relationships with third parties and outside agencies to source driver candidates.
• Develops and maintains relationships with drivers through a variety of sources, electronically and in person.
• Works closely with the TP Marketing department and 3rd party providers to utilize all avenues to recruit drivers (website, social media, radio, TV, etc.).
• Works with the Trucking Safety Coordinator and Driver Supervisor to conduct risk assessments of driver candidates.
• Responsible for pre-hire verification requirements, including background checks, CDL/MVR reviews, drug testing and DOT physicals.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend career events and job fairs, to meet with other Timber Products’ staff, etc.