Senior Driver Recruiter – Rail Drayage

Pride Intermodal Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pride Intermodal Inc. is seeking a Senior Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and onboard CDL Class A drivers across our terminals.

You will support day and night staffing, maintain an active rail drayage candidate pipeline, and coordinate hiring priorities with Operations and terminal leadership. The role requires prior rail drayage driver recruiting experience, a proactive approach to filling openings by terminal and shift, and reporting to the Vice President.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of CDL Class A driver recruiting experience, including rail drayage.
• Proactively source qualified drivers and guide them through the hiring process.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA hiring requirements and rail drayage operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience with ATS and recruiting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple openings across terminals and shifts.
• On-site work in Los Angeles, CA.
• High school diploma or equivalent; related coursework a plus.

Responsabilités

• Proactively recruit CDL Class A drivers via outbound calls, texts, job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networking.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews to assess rail drayage experience, qualifications, safety history, and fit with terminal/account requirements.
• Work with Operations to prioritize openings and maintain a qualified driver pipeline for day, night, and weekend assignments.
• Clearly explain compensation, schedules, benefits, and operating expectations to candidates.
• Manage candidate communication from first contact through onboarding and address obstacles to start.
• Coordinate screening, documentation, approvals, orientation, and start dates with Safety, HR, and Operations; track new drivers through first dispatched load.
• Create and manage job postings and recruiting campaigns within approved budgets; evaluate sources.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and provide weekly updates on hiring progress by terminal and shift.
• Follow up with new drivers at 30, 60, and 90 days to gather feedback and address retention concerns.

Connaissances

Driver recruiting

Sourcing

Communication

Organization

Follow-through

ATS

Recruiting platforms

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework (transportation/sales/marketing)

Outils

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruiting platforms

Description du poste

Compensation:

$70,000 annual base salary plus up to $20,000 in annual performance bonuses based on recruiting results and driver retention.

Company Description

Pride Intermodal Inc. is a family-owned transportation company headquartered in Commerce, California. Established in 2001, we specialize in intermodal rail drayage and dedicated shuttle operations, serving railroads, intermodal partners, and shippers across multiple markets.

As we expand our terminal network, we continue to invest in our people, equipment, and technology. This position will play a key role in that growth by building strong driver relationships and supporting recruiting across our terminals.

Role Description

The Senior Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding qualified CDL Class A drivers across the company’s terminals. This position supports day and night driver staffing needs, maintains an active pipeline of qualified rail drayage candidates, and coordinates hiring priorities with Operations and terminal leadership.

This role requires previous experience recruiting rail drayage drivers and a proactive approach to filling openings by terminal, account, and shift. The Senior Driver Recruiter reports to the Vice President.

Core Duties

• Proactively recruit qualified CDL Class A drivers through outbound calls, texts, job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networking, with consistent prospecting and follow-up.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews to assess rail drayage experience, qualifications, safety history, and fit with specific terminal and account requirements.
• Work with Operations to prioritize openings and maintain a qualified driver pipeline for day, night, and weekend assignments across our terminals.
• Clearly explain compensation, schedules, benefits, and operating expectations so candidates understand the opportunity before moving forward.
• Manage candidate communication from first contact through onboarding, keeping applicants engaged and addressing obstacles that could delay their start.
• Coordinate screening, documentation, required approvals, orientation, and start dates with Safety, HR, and Operations, tracking new drivers through their first dispatched load.
• Create and manage job postings and recruiting campaigns within approved budgets, evaluating which sources produce qualified drivers and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and provide weekly updates on hiring progress, expected starts, recruiting costs, and staffing challenges by terminal and shift.
• Follow up with new drivers during their first week and at 30, 60, and 90 days, gather feedback, support referrals, and work with Operations to address retention concerns.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of CDL Class A driver recruiting experience, including direct experience recruiting rail drayage drivers.
• Proven ability to proactively source qualified drivers and guide them through the hiring process until they begin work.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA hiring requirements and rail drayage operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple openings across terminals and shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or training in transportation, sales or marketing is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA, with a reliable work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

Bilingual English/Spanish; experience recruiting across multiple markets; an established rail driver network; and experience with recruiting advertising and platforms.