Contract Driver Recruiter

Maersk•Avenel, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Performance Team handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money. We’re looking for a driven and resourceful Contract Driver Recruiter to help power our transportation workforce across the U.S. and Canada. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the recruiting lifecycle: sourcing, hiring, and onboarding top CDL and non-CDL company drivers—while also playing a key role in converting temporary drivers into long-term team members. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and enjoy connecting great talent with meaningful opportunities, this role is for you.

Requirements

Experience recruiting CDL and non-CDL drivers in a high-volume environment
Strong understanding of transportation and trucking regulations (DOT/FMCSA)
Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruiting processes independently
Skilled at building pipelines in competitive markets
Experience with ATS platforms, ideally Tenstreet
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on speed, quality, and retention
2+ years of experience in driver recruiting
Background in logistics, trucking, or delivery industries required
Experience managing compliance-heavy hiring processes
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Proven success in using creative sourcing techniques to produce diverse, quality, potential candidate pools.
Strong engagement and stakeholder partnership skills and the ability to understand and deliver to recruitment needs.

Responsibilities

Own the full recruitment lifecycle – from sourcing and screening to offer, onboarding, and early retention support
Recruit CDL & Non-CDL company drivers for tractor and straight truck operations across multiple markets
Drive conversion of temporary drivers into permanent company drivers across the U.S. and Canada
Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and targeted recruiting campaigns
Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate experience, qualifications, and cultural fit
Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company hiring standards, including background checks, MVRs, and drug screenings
Maintain accurate records and administrative processing of all DQ files
Clearly communicate job expectations, compensation, schedules, and benefits to candidates
Partner closely with operations, HR, and workforce teams to meet hiring goals and staffing needs
Track and manage candidates using ATS systems (e.g., Tenstreet)
Support new hire engagement and retention efforts by maintaining communication through onboarding