Recruiter

Spherion Staffing, LLC; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Company Holidays

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in New Ulm, MN seeks a CDL Driver Recruiter to source, engage, and hire CDL drivers. You will manage the full-cycle recruitment process, communicate fleet options and benefits, and coordinate onboarding while ensuring DOT and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strong candidate engagement, timely hiring decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations and HR to meet fleet staffing goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sales, recruiting, talent acquisition, or marketing required.
• Prior recruitment experience in transportation, trucking, or logistics preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with ATS tools such as Tenstreet, DriverIQ, or AS400.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates and engage CDL driver leads via multiple channels.
• Present fleet opportunities, explain pay and benefits to drivers.
• Manage full-cycle driver hiring from contact to orientation.
• Ensure DOT, background checks, and compliance filings are complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and HR to meet staffing needs.
• Maintain cost awareness throughout recruiting and onboarding.

Skills

Candidate engagement

Phone & text communication

Time management

DOT knowledge

Sales recruiting

Education

1+ years in sales/recruiting/talent acquisition/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tenstreet

DriverIQ

AS400

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Are you an experienced recruiter, sales professional, or talent acquisition specialist looking for a rewarding, full-time career in transportation? Spherion Staffing is partnering with a premier client in New Ulm, MN to hire a CDL Driver Recruiter.

In this Direct Hire role, you will drive full-cycle recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates, presenting fleet opportunities, executing hiring decisions, and onboarding top driver talent to keep trucks seated!

Comprehensive Healthcare: Health, Dental, Vision, and Paid Life Insurance.

Retirement & Ownership: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and Paid Company Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Candidate Engagement:

Actively source and engage CDL driver leads via inbound/outbound phone calls, text messaging, social media, internal candidate databases, rehires, and driver referrals.

Communicate fleet options, home-time schedules, pay structures, and benefit packages clearly to prospective drivers.

Retain and nurture passive driver leads to build a strong pipeline for future driving openings and expanding markets.

Screening, Compliance & Hiring:

Review applications, conduct phone interviews, and verify driver qualifications (licenses, commercial driving experience, and employment history).

Manage the full-cycle driver hiring process from initial contact through orientation in a timely, organized manner.

Ensure all driver application files and compliance reports (MVR, CDLIS, PSP, VOE, PRE) are complete, accurate, and fully compliant with DOT, FCRA, and EEO regulations.

Make informed hiring decisions to consistently achieve weekly metrics and monthly seated-truck goals.

Onboarding & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Schedule and confirm driver orientation and certification dates, arrange pre-employment drug/medical screenings, execute formal offer letters, and assist with travel logistics.

Collaborate regularly with Operations, Safety, and HR teams to understand fleet staffing needs and driver qualifications.

Maintain cost awareness throughout the recruiting, sourcing, and onboarding process.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education & Experience: 1+ years of experience in sales, recruiting, talent acquisition, or marketing required.

Industry Experience: Prior recruitment experience within the transportation, trucking, or logistics industry is strongly preferred.

Software & Tech Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Tenstreet, DriverIQ, or AS400 is strongly desired.

Key Skills:

Strong knowledge of commercial fleet operations, traffic lanes, and CDL driving positions.

Excellent phone, text, and written communication skills with strong candidate engagement abilities.

Deep understanding of DOT driver qualification rules, background checks, and compliance procedures.

High organization, time-management, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).