Driver Recruiter

Miller Transfer; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Miller Transfer is seeking a Driver Recruiter for a full-time, in-person position based in Rootstown, OH. You will lead the driver hiring process for flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight, handling sourcing and orientation.

You will work closely with internal teams to build a dependable pipeline of CDL candidates and track progress in Tenstreet, reporting recruiting performance against weekly and monthly goals. In-office schedule Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver recruiting and transportation recruiting preferred.
• Understanding of DOT regulations and CDL driver requirements; Class A a plus.
• Familiarity with Tenstreet or similar ATS used for drivers.
• Strong phone and communication skills as first point of contact with drivers.
• Self-motivated with urgency and strong follow-through.
• Ability to build relationships with drivers and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and qualify CDL drivers for flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight roles.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline via job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle from first contact to orientation.
• Collaborate with operations and safety to forecast driver needs.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in Tenstreet.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to reach passive candidates.
• Meet weekly and monthly recruiting goals and report on metrics.
• Represent Miller Transfer professionally at every candidate touchpoint.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone screening

Relationship building

Tools

Tenstreet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Miller Transfer is seeking a Driver Recruiter for a full-time, in-person position based in Rootstown, OH. In this role, you will lead the driver hiring process for flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight opportunities, handling everything from sourcing and screening through orientation.

You will work closely with internal teams to understand current and future driver needs, while building a dependable pipeline of qualified CDL candidates. The position also involves tracking progress in Tenstreet and reporting recruiting performance against weekly and monthly goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and qualify CDL drivers for flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight roles
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networking
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to evaluate driver qualifications, experience, and fit
• Manage candidates throughout the full recruiting lifecycle, from first contact through orientation
• Partner with operations and safety to understand current and future driver needs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in Tenstreet
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to reach passive candidates
• Meet weekly and monthly recruiting goals and report on key metrics
• Represent Miller Transfer professionally and with enthusiasm at every candidate touchpoint

Requirements

• Previous driver recruiting experience in transportation or trucking, strongly preferred
• Working understanding of DOT regulations and CDL driver requirements, with Class A experience a plus
• Familiarity with Tenstreet or similar driver applicant tracking systems
• Strong phone and communication skills, since this role is often the first contact drivers have with Miller Transfer
• Self-motivated work style with a sense of urgency and strong follow-through
• Ability to build genuine relationships and connect with drivers
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media recruiting platforms

Tools and Technologies

• Tenstreet
• Microsoft Office

Compensation and Schedule

Salary: USD 45,000 per year (from $45,000.00 per year).

Work schedule: In-office role, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance