Experienced Driver Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR Jobs; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Global Solutions LLC in Lenexa, KS is seeking an experienced Driver Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to build a robust pipeline for CDL-A drivers while screening and hiring for corporate, operations, sales, and related roles. This on-site role manages recruiting end-to-end, from initial outreach through onboarding, ensuring compliant recruiting operations.

You will partner with fleet leadership and safety teams to meet hiring targets, evaluate driving experience and qualifications,

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years CDL-A driver recruiting experience.
• Proven success sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified professional truck drivers.
• Strong understanding of commercial trucking operations and driver qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for CDL-A drivers and owner-operators with emphasis on heavy haul, step deck, RGN and specialized transportation.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline to support current staffing needs and fleet expansion.

Skills

CDL-A driver recruiting

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Candidate screening

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

ATS experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

Sims Global Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Driver Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring across our Assets division and other business functions. This onsite role in Lenexa, KS focuses on building the talent pipeline for CDL-A driver needs while also sourcing and screening candidates for corporate, operations, sales, and related positions. The person in this role manages recruiting end to end, from initial outreach through onboarding, while maintaining compliant recruiting operations.

What you'll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators for Kodiak Freight, with emphasis on heavy haul, step deck, RGN, and specialized transportation.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies to attract experienced drivers through job boards, social media, referrals, industry networks, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain an active pipeline to support current staffing needs and future fleet expansion.
• Conduct initial phone screens and interviews to assess driving experience, safety records, equipment knowledge, employment history, and overall qualifications.
• Evaluate experience with specialized trailers, including step decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, and other open-deck equipment.
• Verify experience handling oversized and overweight loads, including load securement, permitting, and specialized transportation requirements.
• Partner with fleet leadership, driver management, safety, and operations to identify hiring needs and ensure candidates meet company standards.
• Maintain regular candidate communication throughout the hiring process to support a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate pre-employment steps, including background checks, driving record reviews, drug testing, and onboarding, in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Maintain relationships with industry contacts, driver referral sources, and other recruiting partners.
• Support recruiting efforts for sales and operations positions across Sims Global Solutions.
• Source and screen candidates for roles in freight brokerage, carrier sales, freight agent development, operations, dispatch, and transportation management.
• Work with hiring managers to understand position requirements, qualifications, and staffing priorities.
• Develop candidate pipelines using LinkedIn, Indeed, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting resources.
• Screen applicants, present qualified candidates to hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate follow-up and pre-employment activities.
• Assist with job postings, recruiting campaigns, and employer branding initiatives.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and hiring pipeline information within company recruiting systems.
• Track recruiting metrics such as candidate volume, qualified applicants, time-to-fill, recruiting costs, and hiring results.
• Ensure driver candidates meet applicable DOT/FMCSA qualification requirements.
• Collaborate with safety and compliance to facilitate required documentation and pre-employment screening.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate engagement, and hiring efficiency.
• Participate in recruiting strategy meetings and provide updates on staffing needs, candidate pipelines, and hiring challenges.

What you bring

• 3-5+ years of successful CDL-A driver recruiting experience, preferably with an asset-based trucking company, specialized transportation carrier, or transportation recruiting organization.
• Proven success sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified professional truck drivers.
• Strong understanding of commercial trucking operations, driver qualifications, and requirements for different trailer and equipment configurations.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, including driver qualification files, CDL requirements, hours-of-service regulations, and pre-employment screening requirements.
• Familiarity with commercial driving records, PSP reports, FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and DOT drug testing procedures.
• Experience recruiting through Indeed, social media, driver referral programs, direct sourcing, and other recruiting channels.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing hiring priorities.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology.

Technologies

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Applicant tracking systems

Role details

• Position: Driver Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Location: Lenexa, KS (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Reports To: HR / Talent Acquisition Leadership