Recruiter

Marten Transport; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport is seeking a results‑oriented recruiter to staff qualified drivers, independent contractors and fleet owners. You will manage the end‑to‑end candidate journey, from initial outreach to onboarding, and collaborate with recruiting leadership to meet weekly hiring targets.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organization, and computer skills, plus familiarity with DAC checks, MVRs, and reference verification to support the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3 years related experience in transportation or sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Email.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified drivers, independent contractors, fleet owners, and driver trainees.
• Interview driver applicants over the phone and online.
• Make sales presentations about Marten Transport, highlighting benefits and pay.
• Track applicants through the application process (DAC, motor vehicle record, references).
• Verify histories by calling, faxing, and writing to employment references.
• Make hiring decisions using established criteria.
• Notify approved applicants of orientation day schedules.
• Administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers.
• Occasional travel to recruiting functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive ability

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

PURPOSE

To recruit qualified drivers who meet or exceed Marten Transport, Ltd. hiring criteria, in order to maintain
maximum equipment staffing levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To recruit qualified driver, independent contractors, fleet owner, and driver trainees
2. Interview driver applicants inquires over the phone

and/or Internet for available positions

1. Make sales presentation about Marten Transport, regarding benefits, pay, equipment, etc to applicants
2. Track applicant through entire application process, including DAC, motor vehicle record, and reference checking
3. Process and verify histories by calling, faxing, and writing to employment reference
4. Make hiring decision using hiring criteria to determine qualifications and suitability for employment as a Marten Driver
5. Notify approved applicants of orientation day schedule

and administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers.

1. Goal of 3 hires per week
2. Promote driver referral program and other recruiting programs
3. Report to Recruiting Supervisor on issues and problems as needed
4. Occasional travel required to recruiting functions
5. Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS

Interact with existing drivers and potential drivers daily, and Marten Management

ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED

Strong verbal and written communication skills, above
average cognitive judgement skills, strong interpersonal skills and computer skills in Word, Excel, and E-mail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of time, manual dexterity, light lifting, stooping, bending, listening, and speaking ability.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED

Associates degree or three years applicable experience in
the transportation industry or sales.