Entry-Level CDL Driver Recruiter

GTS Transportation; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Company holidays

Life insurance

Wellness perk

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

GTS Transportation in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level Driver Recruiter to source, engage, and onboard CDL drivers for our logistics network. This hands-on role offers training and the chance to grow into a full-cycle recruiter within a fast-paced in-office environment.

You will learn FMCSA screening, build a candidate pipeline, and collaborate with HR on onboarding while developing relationships across social platforms and driver communities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in customer service, sales, or transportation/logistics (or recruiting exposure).
• Bilingual proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, or another Eastern European/Slavic language is a plus.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills; willingness to learn FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting strategies to attract qualified CDL drivers via social media, job boards, associations, and cold calling.
• Assist full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, onboarding.
• Learn and conduct pre-employment screening per FMCSA regs (Clearinghouse, PSP, MVR, DOT).
• Build and maintain a driver candidate pipeline through outreach and networking.
• Learn FMCSA hours-of-service and qualification requirements to ensure compliant hiring.
• Coordinate with HR on new hire orientation, contracts, and onboarding logistics.
• Support recruitment campaigns across social platforms and track candidates in HRIS/ATS.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Transportation/logistics

Cold calling

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS/HRIS platform

Job description

GTS Transportation in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level Driver Recruiter to source, engage, and onboard CDL drivers for our logistics network. This hands-on role offers training and the chance to grow into a full-cycle recruiter within a fast-paced in-office environment.

You will learn FMCSA screening, build a candidate pipeline, and collaborate with HR on onboarding while developing relationships across social platforms and driver communities.