Driver Recruiter

Roadrunner; Remote; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in California is seeking a Recruiter to support the recruitment of Independent Contractors and company drivers. The ideal candidate will maintain proactive outreach and conduct follow-ups to strengthen relationships. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, an understanding of the transportation industry, and a commitment to achieving recruiting goals. Compensation ranges from $40,000 to $45,000 per year, with benefits including PTO, medical and dental insurance, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Qualifications

• Up to one year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for potential Independent Contractors.
• Conduct follow-up calls to maintain relationships with contractors.
• Achieve individual recruiting goals while maintaining proactive outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Junior college/two-year college training

Job description

Recruiter

The purpose of the Recruiter is the recruitment of Independent Contractors and company drivers.

Critical Job Functions:

• Responsible for being the initial point of contact for potential Independent Contractors and company drivers.
• Must maintain proactive outreach to potential candidates.
• Conducts follow‑up calls with Independent Contractors and company drivers to maintain strong, positive relationships.
• Responsible for attaining individual recruiting goals.
• Performs routine duties with minimal supervision following standard practices or procedures; occasional check of work while in progress; work is reviewed upon completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Junior college/two‑year college training and up to one years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relies on written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Communicates internally with Linehaul, Safety and terminal staff and externally with potential contractor applicants.
• Good listening/interpretation skills.
• Transportation industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contract specifics by division/company.
• Knowledge of IT system.
• Proficient typing, filing and ten‑key skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of personality types, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:
  • Moderate physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Work Environment:
  • The noise level is moderate based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.
  • Work in well‑lit, heated and/or air‑conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation, occasional outside events in non‑environmentally controlled conditions.

Compensation: $40,000 to $45,000 per year.

Location: Remote

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k

Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

As a long‑haul, metro‑to‑metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less‑than‑Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than $400 million in revenue, the company's Smart Long‑Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Driver Recruiter to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today! We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.