Fleet Driver Recruiter: Grow Owner-Operators & Drivers

Forward; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH is seeking a Fleet Recruiter to recruit Owner Operators, Independent Contractors and Company Drivers. You will build relationships, conduct proactive outreach, and manage candidate flow to meet fleet growth targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professional representation of the company while leveraging CRM/ATS tools and standard recruiting processes to source top driving talent.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience recruiting drivers and fleet personnel is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM/ATS tools and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and drive fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers
• Lead generation and development
• Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling
• Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism
• Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals
• Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status
• Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives
• Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources
• Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Sales Recruiting

CRM/ATS (Tenstreet)

Microsoft Office

Tools

Tenstreet

Job description

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH is seeking a Fleet Recruiter to recruit Owner Operators, Independent Contractors and Company Drivers. You will build relationships, conduct proactive outreach, and manage candidate flow to meet fleet growth targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and professional representation of the company while leveraging CRM/ATS tools and standard recruiting processes to source top driving talent.