Entry-Level Driver Recruiter — FMCSA & Full-Cycle Hiring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Company holidays

Life insurance

Wellness discount

Job summary

GTS Transportation in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and onboard CDL drivers. This full-time, in-office role offers hands-on training and a clear path to a full-cycle recruiting position within a dynamic logistics team.

You will learn FMCSA regulations, build a driver pipeline, and collaborate with HR on onboarding while gaining experience in social media recruiting, job boards, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in customer service, sales, or transportation/logistics.
• Willingness to learn FMCSA regulations and employment law as it relates to driver hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting strategies to attract qualified CDL drivers through social media, driver-focused job boards, industry associations, and cold calling.
• Assist with the full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing and screening candidates, verifying CDL licensure and driving history, scheduling and supporting interviews, and coordinating onboarding.
• Learn and run required pre-employment screening in compliance with FMCSA regulations, including Clearinghouse queries, PSP reports, MVR checks, and DOT physical/drug testing coordination (full training provided).
• Help build and maintain a steady pipeline of driver candidates through ongoing outreach, referrals, and relationship-building with industry contacts.
• Learn federal and state regulations affecting driver hiring, including FMCSA hours-of-service and qualification requirements, and help ensure hiring practices remain compliant.
• Collaborate with HR on new hire orientation, contracts, and onboarding logistics for incoming drivers.
• Support recruitment campaigns across social platforms and track candidates through our HRIS/ATS platform.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Transportation/logistics

Coachable

Education

None

Tools

ATS/HRIS platform

Job description

GTS Transportation in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking an entry-level Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and onboard CDL drivers. This full-time, in-office role offers hands-on training and a clear path to a full-cycle recruiting position within a dynamic logistics team.

You will learn FMCSA regulations, build a driver pipeline, and collaborate with HR on onboarding while gaining experience in social media recruiting, job boards, and vendor relationships.