Driver Recruiting Manager

Auto Driveaway Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Driveaway Corporation in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a passionate Driver Recruiting Manager to lead a team of recruiters focused on hiring professional drivers. This role demands leadership, organizational skills, and a strong background in transportation and logistics.

With responsibilities that include developing best practices for driver sourcing and collaborating with multiple teams, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recruiting experience and a college degree. Enthusiasm for safety and customer experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience for drivers with full life cycle mastery.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Driver Recruiters to source professional drivers.
• Develop best practices for screening and onboarding driver candidates.
• Collaborate with Field Offices on recruitment strategies.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Description

Looking for the ability to make an impact as a key part of a dedicated, diverse, and growing company? If so, Auto DriveawaySystems, LLC and its family of driveaway companies is seeking an energetic, safety-focused, and passionate Driver Recruiting Manager to lead a talented team of recruiters charged with hiring and staffing drivers for one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the United States.

Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle OEMs with fast, safe, and reliable door-to-door driveaway and trucked transportation service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle “door-to-door driveaway” shipping; expedited shipping; enclosed carrier shipping for high-value vehicles; international (overseas) shipping; short-term and long-term vehicle storage; licensing, titling, and registration of vehicles; and vehicle maintenance and reconditioning services.

A large, diverse, engaged professional driver network is essential to business operations and customer experience. Moving tens of thousands of assets each year, from cars to Class 8 trucks to specialized equipment, having highly trained, safety-conscious drivers ensures we get assets delivered on time, as promised. Our drivers are our most important resources and to keep the wheels turning, we are looking for a great leader to continue the momentum and take the team to the next level!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Driver Recruiters responsible for sourcing professional drivers for all asset types, including but not limited to DOT and CDL qualified resources
• Develop and implement best practices to screen applications; conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to determine the most qualified driver candidates to be presented and onboarded into the driver pool
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects, including holding regional recruitment initiatives to meet business needs
• Develop driver utilization metrics to keep safe drivers busy and rewarded
• Establish a driver engagement platform to drive corporate culture, customer service excellence and inclusion across a geographically dispersed network
• Partner with the Safety and Compliance team on driver onboarding and training processes
• Explore new and innovative recruiting opportunities to grow the driver population across all segments, including DOT and CDL drivers, through the use of traditional and non-traditional techniques such as cold-calling, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
• Be an active participant and contribute to driver recruitment initiatives and communicate proactively and consistently with business partners
• Collaborate with 40 Field Offices on driver recruitment activities and strategies
• Provide requested reporting and analytics
• In conjunction with key functional groups such as Operations, Human Resources and Marketing, utilize various social media methods to deliver and drive candidate traffic to our website and application channels
• Grow Auto Driveaway’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States
  

Required Qualifications

• College degree required
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with proven mastery of the full life cycle of recruitment for drivers, recruiting practices, processes and procedures including relevant Federal and State laws
• Proven leadership and management ability, with experience overseeing a geographically dispersed team
• Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving results
• Passionate about safety and customer experience
• Ability to conduct cold calls, research-based sourcing and internet and web-based recruiting
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Project planning and project management skills
• Data analysis and/or report building experience
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation

Auto Driveaway participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.