DRIVER RECRUITER-Talent Pool

U.S. Xpress, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic/Supplemental Life

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is seeking a recruiter to manage driver recruitment nationwide, screening applicants per company guidelines and DOT rules.

You will interview, assess backgrounds, and extend offers while coordinating with leadership to align on compensation and benefits. This role supports a hybrid work model with close collaboration across teams and remote days. The position emphasizes candidate experience, data accuracy in TenStreet, and effective communication to promote U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in a call center environment, inside sales, or related fields.
• Strong communication, de‑escalation, and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the driver recruitment process to fill openings, sourcing, interviewing and closing.
• Review MVR, DAC and criminal background to determine eligibility.
• Extend offers to qualified applicants while ensuring a great candidate experience.
• Provide driver job openings and maintain knowledge of compensation and benefits.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage expectations and advise during recruiting.
• Enter driver data in TenStreet and ensure flow to Pegasus.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

De‑escalation

Communication

Relationship building

Remote collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Equivalent years of experience

Tools

TenStreet

Pegasus

Job description

Who We Are

U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you're passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

USX HEADQUARTERS

Position open to remote: Yes

Grade: ES09

Compensation Range: $40,000-$42,000

Who We Are

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation's largest asset‑based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting‑edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem‑solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you're passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Primary Position Purpose

This position manages the recruiting and hiring of all drivers for U.S. Xpress to ensure we are hiring the best possible talent for the organization. This position screens, interviews, and uses their discretion to determine the hiring eligibility of drivers per USX hiring guidelines and DOT Rules and Regulations.

Position Functions

• Own the driver recruitment process to fill existing openings (includes sourcing, interviewing/screening and closing candidates), while maintaining current knowledge of transportation rules and regulations as well as the USX hiring guidelines.
• Interview, gather and analyze data to determine if applicants meet USX hiring guidelines. Review MVR, DAC, and criminal background of potential applicants.
• Use discretion to extend an offer to potential applicants who meet qualifications while focusing on providing a great candidate experience.
• Provide driver applicants with USX OTR and Dedicated job openings on a daily basis.
• Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, benefits, and salary structures for potential candidates.
• Effectively partner with leadership to manage expectations of drivers, solve recruiting issues and act as an advisor throughout the recruiting process.
• Utilize de-escalation skills when handling sensitive decisions to disqualify a driver from potential employment.
• Enter driver information accurately in TenStreet, confirming it flows to Pegasus.
• Promote USX company‑wide programs in recruiting, marketing, employee referrals, and job postings.
• Effectively communicate U.S. Xpress' mission and culture to help candidates understand impact and value.
• Collaborate in-person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.
• Attend all in-person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in such discussions by offering input and advice.
• Regularly engage remotely and in-person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations.

What We're Looking For

Education

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience required

Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested

Experience

2+ years of experience in a call center environment, inside sales, or other related fields required

Skills & Abilities

• Transportation and/or Logistics industry experience preferred
• Professional communication skills and common courtesy required. Ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way, and be sensitive to audience diversity
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Sound judgment, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively build rapport/relationships via the phone
• Must be self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
• Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
• Proactive and pragmatic problem solver
• Communicates effectively across multiple mediums
• Can seamlessly switch between independent work and collaborative sessions
• Works efficiently both in a structured office and remote on assigned days
• Availability to collaborate in-person with coworkers so as to immediately answer questions and brainstorm on solutions
• Accessibility for impromptu in-person meetings and collaborations to answer recruiting questions and provide feedback to coworkers
• Attend office celebrations and acknowledgments of drivers, such as the Million Miler Walk

Licenses & Certifications

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment: The hybrid work environment combines the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative benefits of in-office presence.

Success in a hybrid role requires adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to manage tasks both remotely and on-site. Employees should be comfortable with digital collaboration tools and prepared to engage in face‑to‑face interactions when in the office. In office and work from home time may vary and subject to change by management.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal Office Settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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