Remote Driver Recruiter for Owner-Operator Drivers

Gulf Winds International Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role develops and executes market-specific recruiting strategies, manages the applicant pipeline, and ensures a seamless hiring experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Driver Recruiter partners closely with Operations and the Marketing/Drive team to align capacity needs, market competitiveness, and

Qualifications

• 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

Driver recruiting

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Job description

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

This role develops and executes market-specific recruiting strategies, manages the applicant pipeline, and ensures a seamless hiring experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Driver Recruiter partners closely with Operations and the Marketing/Drive team to align capacity needs, market competitiveness, and