Remote Driver Recruiter for Intermodal & Owner-Operator

Gulf Winds International; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is seeking a Driver Recruiter to attract and qualify professional truck drivers, with focus on owner-operators and intermodal experience. You will develop market-specific recruiting strategies and manage the applicant pipeline from initial contact through onboarding.

Work closely with Operations and Marketing to align capacity needs, market competitiveness, and retention goals, while delivering a positive candidate experience and upholding FMCSA/DOT standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• 2+ years of truck driver recruiting experience required (owner-operator recruiting 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

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tenstreet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is seeking a Driver Recruiter to attract and qualify professional truck drivers, with focus on owner-operators and intermodal experience. You will develop market-specific recruiting strategies and manage the applicant pipeline from initial contact through onboarding.

Work closely with Operations and Marketing to align capacity needs, market competitiveness, and retention goals, while delivering a positive candidate experience and upholding FMCSA/DOT standards.