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Gulf Winds International; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is hiring a Driver Recruiter to attract and qualify professional truck drivers, with emphasis on owner-operators and intermodal experience.

You will develop market-specific recruiting strategies, manage the applicant pipeline, and ensure a smooth hiring experience from contact to onboarding. Collaborating with Operations and Marketing/Drive teams, you will align capacity with market pay structures, promote company culture, and drive candidate experiences while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• 2+ years of truck driver recruiting experience required; owner-operator recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in intermodal/drayage or transportation industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and driver qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies by market to maintain a robust pipeline of qualified drivers.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting: source, screen, interview, run reports, request documentation, and schedule drug screens.
• Leverage Tenstreet and other platforms to track, process, and qualify candidates.
• Utilize social media, advertising, and recruiting events to expand driver leads and applications.
• Maintain strong market knowledge, including competitor pay structures, trends, and recruiting strategies.
• Partner with Terminal Managers and Operations to ensure hiring aligns with pay structures, capacity needs, and retention goals.
• Monitor onboarding trends by market and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all FMCSA and DOT regulations during the qualification and hiring process.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication, transparency, and professionalism.
• Promote company culture, support retention initiatives, and serve as a recruiting resource to operations staff.

Skills

Truck driver recruiting

Intermodal/Drayage

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Tenstreet

Job description

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is hiring a Driver Recruiter to attract and qualify professional truck drivers, with emphasis on owner-operators and intermodal experience.

You will develop market-specific recruiting strategies, manage the applicant pipeline, and ensure a smooth hiring experience from contact to onboarding. Collaborating with Operations and Marketing/Drive teams, you will align capacity with market pay structures, promote company culture, and drive candidate experiences while