Vice President of Driver Recruiting

Anderson Trucking Service; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) in St. Cloud, Minnesota, seeks a Vice President of Driver Recruiting to lead strategy, talent acquisition, and employer branding for driver recruitment amid growth in capacity and service demands.

Reporting to the COO, this senior leader will drive end-to-end recruiting, partnerships with vendors and schools, and data-driven improvements across sourcing, marketing, and onboarding to position ATS as an employer of choice in transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent transportation industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in driver recruiting, capacity development, or transportation talent acquisition, including leading large-scale recruiting organizations.
• Deep knowledge of the driver labor market, CDL requirements, recruiting strategies, and transportation industry trends.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and workforce planning initiatives that drive business growth.
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen with experience using data, metrics, and P&L insights to guide decision-making and improve performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and build strategic industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes driver recruiting strategies aligned with company growth and capacity objectives.
• Establishes recruiting goals, performance metrics, and initiatives that support ATS business priorities.
• Partners with senior leaders to align recruiting strategies, policies, and processes with organizational objectives.
• Promotes collaboration across departments and locations to drive recruiting success.
• Oversees the end-to-end driver recruiting lifecycle, including pipeline development, sourcing, conversion, and hiring performance.
• Leads recruitment marketing, sourcing strategies, and process improvements to attract and hire top driver talent.
• Builds and develops a high-performing recruiting team focused on accountability, results, and continuous improvement.
• Drives recruiting effectiveness through data-driven decision-making, performance metrics, and regular reporting to executive leadership.
• Leads employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts to enhance ATS's position as an employer of choice among drivers.
• Develops strategic partnerships with vendors, schools, industry organizations, and other talent sources to strengthen recruiting outcomes.
• Evaluates external partnerships and recruiting investments to ensure alignment with business goals and ROI.
• Collaborates with Marketing to execute targeted campaigns that increase applicant quality, volume, and engagement.
• Partners with Safety, Risk, Operations, HR, and Marketing leadership to align driver hiring standards, recruiting processes, and business objectives.
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations, employment laws, and applicable federal and state requirements, while proactively adapting processes to regulatory changes.
• Monitors driver compensation trends and market conditions to maintain a competitive driver value proposition.
• Collaborates with Operations and HR to enhance onboarding, early driver experience, and long-term retention outcomes.
• Oversees recruiting budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Analyzes operational and financial metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve ROI.
• Evaluates recruiting investments and incentive programs to drive effective and cost-efficient hiring results.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Industry partnerships

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This opportunity is in-office at our St. Cloud, MN Corporate Headquarters. Reporting to the COO, the Vice President of Driver Recruiting is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for ATS's driver recruiting group. This role develops and executes comprehensive recruitment marketing strategies designed to attract, engage, and hire high-quality Class A Company, Lease, and Owner-Operator drivers in support of ATS's growth, capacity, and customer service objectives.

As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Driver Recruiting serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, aligning driver talent strategies with enterprise priorities and market demands. This leader is accountable for recruiting performance, pipeline development, workforce planning, employer branding, and the optimization of recruitment processes, technology, and analytics to drive measurable business results.

The VP of Driver Recruiting fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while maintaining appropriate involvement in day-to-day operations to ensure recruiting effectiveness and execution excellence. This role also leads ATS's external recruiting partnerships, industry relationships, and talent sourcing channels, continuously evaluating market trends and emerging opportunities to strengthen the company's competitive position as an employer of choice within the transportation industry.

Through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a relentless focus on attracting top driving talent, the Vice President of Driver Recruiting plays a critical role in enabling ATS's long-term growth and operational success.

SCOPE OF OPPORTUNITY:

• Develops and executes driver recruiting strategies aligned with company growth and capacity objectives.
• Establishes recruiting goals, performance metrics, and initiatives that support ATS business priorities.
• Partners with senior leaders to align recruiting strategies, policies, and processes with organizational objectives.
• Promotes collaboration across departments and locations to drive recruiting success.

Strategic Leadership

• Develops and executes driver recruiting strategies aligned with company growth and capacity objectives.
• Establishes recruiting goals, performance metrics, and initiatives that support ATS business priorities.
• Partners with senior leaders to align recruiting strategies, policies, and processes with organizational objectives.
• Promotes collaboration across departments and locations to drive recruiting success.

Recruitment Management

• Serves as a strategic advisor on driver hiring trends, workforce needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversees the end-to-end driver recruiting lifecycle, including pipeline development, sourcing, conversion, and hiring performance.
• Leads recruitment marketing, sourcing strategies, and process improvements to attract and hire top driver talent.
• Builds and develops a high-performing recruiting team focused on accountability, results, and continuous improvement.
• Drives recruiting effectiveness through data-driven decision-making, performance metrics, and regular reporting to executive leadership.

Marketing & Employer Branding

• Leads employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts to enhance ATS's position as an employer of choice among drivers.
• Develops strategic partnerships with vendors, schools, industry organizations, and other talent sources to strengthen recruiting outcomes.
• Evaluates external partnerships and recruiting investments to ensure alignment with business goals and return on investment.
• Collaborates with Marketing to execute targeted campaigns that increase applicant quality, volume, and engagement.
• Partners with Safety, Risk, Operations, HR, and Marketing leadership to align driver hiring standards, recruiting processes, and business objectives.
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations, employment laws, and applicable federal and state requirements, while proactively adapting processes to regulatory changes.
• Monitors driver compensation trends and market conditions to maintain a competitive driver value proposition.
• Collaborates with Operations and HR to enhance onboarding, early driver experience, and long-term retention outcomes.
• Oversees recruiting budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Analyzes operational and financial metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and improve ROI.
• Evaluates recruiting investments and incentive programs to drive effective and cost-efficient hiring results.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Leads, develops, and mentors recruiting leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Uses data and performance metrics to monitor results, address gaps, and drive team effectiveness.
• Supports talent selection, onboarding, training, and development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability.
• Demonstrates and champions ATS values, culture, and leadership expectations.
• Drives business growth, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development through strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Performs executive responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including travel and availability as business needs require.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent transportation industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in driver recruiting, capacity development, or transportation talent acquisition, including leading large-scale recruiting organizations.
• Deep knowledge of the driver labor market, CDL requirements, recruiting strategies, and transportation industry trends.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and workforce planning initiatives that drive business growth.
• Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen with experience using data, metrics, and P&L insights to guide decision-making and improve performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and build strategic industry partnerships.
• Compensation will be market-competitive and aligned with the scope and impact of the role. Candidates meeting the position qualifications, compensation details will be discussed openly during the screening process, base salary range for this role is $170,000.00 to $245,000.00; base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. plus, this role is eligible for position specific, performance driven incentive with realistic earning of $30,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually in addition to base salary. Total compensation range for this role is estimated at $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 annually.
• Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

About ATS - Succeed today. Grow tomorrow.

Founded in 1955, Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) is a leading global transportation and logistics company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. With over 70 years of experience behind us, ATS has expanded into a powerful community of professional drivers, and dedicated employees who keep our mission moving forward.

At ATS, our core values of integrity, determination, responsibility, innovation, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do, including our approach to employee development. We believe in investing in our people, rewarding hard work and ambition with real opportunities to advance in your career. If you're looking for a fulfilling career path instead of "just a job," ATS could be the place for you.