Recruiter

eww; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Coverage

Retirement Savings (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

E.W. Wylie, a long-standing leader in transportation and logistics, seeks a Driver Recruiter for Fargo, ND or remote work.

This role drives the recruitment of over-the-road flatbed drivers through consultative selling, high-volume outreach, and relationship-building, balancing candidate engagement with safety and DOT standards. You will manage a fast-paced recruitment lifecycle, coordinate with teams, and help grow a robust driver pipeline while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in recruiting, sales, telemarketing, or high-volume customer service.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA hiring requirements.
• Ability to obtain, review, and evaluate MVRs and PSP reports.
• Comfort navigating applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases.

Responsibilities

• Use consultative sales techniques to align driver needs with flatbed opportunities.
• Manage high volumes of inbound and outbound calls with strong follow-up.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of hiring areas, compensation structures, equipment specs, and policies.
• Guide driver prospects through recruitment lifecycle with professional communication.
• Overcome objections and negotiate offers within company guidelines.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified driver candidates through outbound calling and networking.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Sales Acumen

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred) in business/HR or related field

Job description

Who We Are

E.W. Wylie, in business for over 85 years, is one of the largest transportation and logistics services providers in the United States. We're a proud member of TFI International, the third-largest transportation and logistics services provider in North America, with revenues of more than $8 billion annually. We have locations throughout the United States, with our corporate headquarters located in Fargo, ND.

We're an ever-growing organization seeking career-oriented individuals to join our team and drive our vision forward, moving America together. We offer transportation and logistics services across diverse industries, prioritizing long-term relationships with employees and customers.

Ideal candidates excel in written and verbal communication and thrive in fast-paced, complex environments. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to those eager to join a winning team and grow within an industry-leading organization.

Driver Recruiter Summary

The Driver Recruiter (in-person in Fargo or remote) plays a critical role in building and sustaining a high-quality over-the-road flatbed driver workforce. This position is responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting qualified driver candidates through consultative sales techniques, high-volume outreach, and relationship-driven recruiting strategies. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to balance fast-paced candidate engagement with compliance, safety, and DOT regulatory standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Position Assessment Use consultative sales techniques to align driver needs and preferences with available over-the-road flatbed opportunities
• Customer Service Manage high volumes of inbound and outbound calls while maintaining strong conversion rates and timely candidate follow-up
• Industry Knowledge Maintain expert-level understanding of hiring areas, compensation structures, equipment specifications, and company policies
• Candidate Communication Guide driver prospects through the full recruitment lifecycle with clear, professional, and consistent communication
• Offer Negotiation Overcome objections and negotiate offers to secure driver commitments while meeting company guidelines
• Pipeline Development Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified driver candidates through outbound calling, lead follow-up, and networking

Your Skillset

• Time Management Ability to perform effectively under frequent time pressures in a highly interruptive environment
• Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence candidates by phone and email
• Sales Acumen Consultative selling mindset with the ability to identify needs, present solutions, and close commitments
• Attention to Detail Consistent accuracy when documenting candidate information and reviewing qualification requirements
• Adaptability Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving recruiting environment with shifting priorities

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one (1) year of experience in recruiting, sales, telemarketing, or high-volume customer service.

• Recruiting Experience Prior experience managing high-volume candidate pipelines or prospect outreach
• Regulatory Knowledge Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA hiring requirements, including driver qualification standards
• Safety Screening Ability to obtain, review, and evaluate Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports
• Technical Proficiency Comfort navigating applicant tracking systems, phone systems, and recruiting databases

Preferred Qualifications

An associate's degree or higher in business, human resources, or a related field, and three (3) or more years of experience in transportation recruiting or sales. An equivalent combination may be considered.

• Industry Experience Prior experience recruiting or selling within the trucking, logistics, or transportation industry
• Flatbed Knowledge Familiarity with over-the-road flatbed operations, terminology, and driver expectations
• Compliance Awareness Advanced understanding of DOT compliance, safety standards, and hiring best practices

Salary and Schedule

• Salary Pay will be competitive and commensurate with experience
• Schedule This position is full-time based out of Fargo, ND or remote. The working days/times are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits of Working With Us

• Comprehensive Coverage Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with an Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and virtual therapy
• Retirement Savings 401(k) plan with up to four percent (4%) company match, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Life Insurance Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost, with optional supplemental coverage
• Paid Time Off Progressive vacation policy starting at two (2) weeks annually, accrued from the first day of employment, plus forty-eight (48) hours of paid sick leave
• Parental Leave Up to eight (8) weeks of partially paid leave for eligible birthing parents