Driver Recruiter and Compliance Supervisor

USALCO; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO is hiring a Driver Recruiter and Compliance Supervisor to drive end-to-end recruitment and onboarding of CDL drivers and Owner-Operators. You will coordinate with terminal managers, safety, and HR to meet DOT and customer requirements with strong attention to compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in driver recruitment, regulatory compliance, and onboarding, plus experience with FMCSA rules. This role offers collaboration across operations and HR and requires travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in driver recruiting, transportation operations, safety, or compliance.
• Experience recruiting CDL Class A Tanker & Hazmat drivers and Owner-Operators preferred.
• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, CSA, and transportation industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle driver recruitment for assigned terminals and regions.
• Source CDL drivers and Owner-Operators via job boards, social media, events, and partnerships.
• Screen applicants to meet company, DOT, FMCSA, insurance requirements.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and terminal management.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and monitor hiring pipelines and open positions.
• Develop recruitment strategies to support growth and driver retention.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.
• Oversee driver qualification and onboarding to ensure all docs are complete before hire.
• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF) per FMCSA regulations.
• Verify CDL licenses, medical certificates, and MVRs.
• Manage pre-employment screenings including DOT drug testing and background checks.
• Ensure new hires complete orientation and compliance requirements.
• Maintain certifications, endorsements, hazmat credentials, and recurring compliance records.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and support audits and inspections.

Skills

Full-cycle driver recruiting

FMCSA and DOT compliance

Onboarding & orientation

Applicant tracking systems

Interviews & candidate evaluation

Relationship-building

MS Office & TMS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS / Recruiting platforms

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Compliance platforms

Job description

Water powers life. At Usalco, that means only the best will do: cleaner water, smarter systems, and sustainable outcomes. Since 1980, we've built the coagulant technology the industry runs on, and today 1 in 3 Americans depend on water treated with our products. We're headquartered in Baltimore, operate manufacturing and logistics locations across North America, and we're investing in the people, products, and digital tools that keep our customers ahead.

The Driver Recruiter and Compliance Supervisor is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment, qualification, onboarding, and compliance management of CDL drivers and Owner-Operators. This position partners closely with terminal managers, operations leadership, safety personnel, and human resources to ensure the company attracts, hires, and retains qualified drivers while maintaining compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, company, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is a driven transportation professional with experience in driver recruiting, regulatory compliance, safety-sensitive hiring practices, and employee onboarding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Driver Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle driver recruitment process from lead generation through hire for assigned terminals and regions.
• Source qualified CDL drivers and Owner-Operators through job boards, social media, referrals, recruiting events, industry partnerships, and community outreach.
• Conduct candidate outreach through phone, email, text campaigns, and other targeted recruiting initiatives.
• Screen and evaluate applicants to ensure they meet company, DOT, FMCSA, customer, and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and terminal management.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure candidate records remain current and accurate.
• Monitor recruiting activity, applicant flow, hiring pipelines, and open positions.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to support business growth and driver retention goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend driver hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with technical schools, CDL training programs, workforce development organizations, and industry associations.
• Ability to travel 30%

Compliance & Onboarding

• Oversee driver qualification and onboarding processes to ensure all required documentation is completed before hire.
• Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF) in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
• Verify CDL licenses, medical certificates, employment history, and Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs).
• Manage pre-employment screening processes, including DOT drug testing, background checks, Clearinghouse queries, and employment verifications.
• Ensure all new hires complete required orientation, training, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain records for driver certifications, endorsements, hazmat credentials, and recurring compliance requirements.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor ongoing driver compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
• Administer and track DOT drug and alcohol testing programs, including random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Conduct annual MVR reviews and driver qualification audits.
• Support internal and external safety audits, customer audits, and DOT inspections.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, and compliance violations.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor compliance follow-up activities.
• Ensure regulatory documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with dispatch managers and operations leaders to understand staffing needs and workforce planning requirements.
• Participate in weekly and monthly recruiting, safety, and business performance meetings.
• Provide recruiting and compliance metrics to management.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety, Operations, and Payroll departments to ensure seamless onboarding and employee support.
• Promote a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in driver recruiting, transportation operations, safety, or compliance.
• Experience recruiting CDL Class A Tanker & Hazmat drivers and Owner-Operators preferred.
• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, CSA, and transportation industry regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of driver qualification requirements and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with DOT drug and alcohol testing programs and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, transportation management systems, and compliance platforms, web-based platforms, mobile technologies, and digital communication tools to support daily business operations, data management, and team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bulk tankers, liquid transportation, or hazardous materials operations.
• Knowledge of ELD systems and Hours of Service regulations.
• Safety, compliance, or human resources certifications preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Driver hiring goals achieved.
• Time-to-fill open positions.
• Driver retention rates.
• Applicant-to-hire conversion rates.
• DQ file audit scores.
• DOT compliance performance.
• Reduction in compliance violations.
• Driver turnover percentage.
• Orientation completion rates.
• Safety and accident performance metrics.

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.