Driver Recruiter: Fast-Paced Talent Connector

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in North Canton, OH is seeking a Driver Recruiter to build relationships with drivers and owner-operators while delivering a fast, high-volume hiring process. You will partner with terminal managers to fill openings quickly and ensure a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes strong phone outreach, structured recruiting activities, and collaboration across hiring managers to onboard new drivers and maintain staffing levels in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Degree preferred
• 1+ years of recruiting experience preferred; transportation recruiting experience a plus. Will a also consider highly motivated, results-oriented candidates with a proven track record of success in fast-paced, customer-focused or performance-driven roles.
• Strong phone presence and communication skills; position requires substantial outbound calling and candidate engagement
• Exceptional organizational skills; Ability to multitask and manage time/resources effectively
• Travel could be required, on occasion, for special events

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle (lead to hire) management of driver recruitment process for a designated region.
• Create and implement targeted recruitment activities for assigned region: call, email, and text blitz's, etc.
• Regular monitor and review of safety- sensitive candidate applications in applicant tracking system.
• Screen prospective drivers to ensure qualifications for hire and work with hiring manager to schedule interviews.
• Collaborates with hiring managers and the compliance team to insure effective and seamless on-boarding for successful candidates.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in communication supporting prospective and existing candidates and collaborating with other team members and field management to provide tools and a variety of recruitment data.
• Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events throughout assigned region and business unit.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) in North Canton, OH is seeking a Driver Recruiter to build relationships with drivers and owner-operators while delivering a fast, high-volume hiring process. You will partner with terminal managers to fill openings quickly and ensure a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes strong phone outreach, structured recruiting activities, and collaboration across hiring managers to onboard new drivers and maintain staffing levels in a dynamic logistics environment.