Operations - Driver Recruiter

TCI Transportation•Lakeland, FL

1d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

🚛 Driver Recruiter – Hiring & Onboarding Build the Team That Keeps America Moving Location: Lakeland, FL Schedule: Full-Time | Flexibility for evenings, weekends & travel as needed Compensation: $70K base salary + performance-based incentives 💥 Why This Role Matters At TCI, our drivers are the backbone of everything we do—and you’re the one who brings them in . As a Driver Recruiter , you’ll own the full hiring journey—from sourcing top talent to onboarding them for success. This isn’t just filling roles—it’s about building a reliable, high-performing workforce that keeps operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy connecting with people, and want a role where your impact is visible—and rewarded—every day , this is your opportunity. 🚀 What You’ll Do 🎯 Recruiting & Hiring Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce gaps Post and manage job ads across multiple platforms Screen, interview, and guide candidates through the hiring process Clearly communicate job expectations, pay, and benefits 📋 Compliance & Driver Qualification Manage pre-employment requirements including: MVR, PSP, CDLIS, and background checks Drug screens and physicals Employment verification in line with FMCSA/DOT regulations Maintain accurate, compliant driver qualification files 🎓 Onboarding & Orientation Lead new driver orientations (virtual and in-person) Coordinate road tests, onboarding steps, and first shift scheduling Ensure every new hire is fully prepared and set up for success Conduct new hire check-ins to support early retention 📊 Pipeline & Reporting Track and manage candidate pipelines using Excel and ATS (Tenstreet) Provide weekly updates to leadership on hiring progress Lead recruiting calls and share insights on hiring strategies and trends 📈 Retention & Continuous Improvement Support retention initiatives and analyze turnover data Track key recruiting metrics like fill rates, onboarding timelines, and retention Travel as needed to support onboarding for new or expanding operations 🧠 What You Bring Experience & Knowledge Recruiting experience (transportation/logistics preferred) Familiarity with FMCSA/DOT hiring regulations Experience with pre-employment screening and compliance processes Experience managing pipelines and reporting (Excel, ATS systems) Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date data across multiple systems Soft Skills Strong communication and relationship-building skills High attention to detail and organization Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability 🌟 What Sets You Apart You’re proactive—you don’t wait for candidates, you go find them You know how to balance speed with compliance and quality You build trust quickly with candidates and internal teams You take ownership of results—and are motivated by performance incentives 💼 Work Environment & Expectations On-site role with strong collaboration across departments Requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel (local & out-of-state) Fast-paced, high-impact environment where priorities can shift quickly Regular attendance is essential for teamwork and onboarding success 🎯 Why Join TCI? $70K base salary + performance incentives tied to your success Direct impact on company growth and driver workforce quality Work alongside leadership across operations, safety, and HR Be part of a company that is growing, evolving, and investing in talent 🚛 About TCI Transportation Over 45 Years and Counting Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients the only way we know how—with integrity, passion, and ingenuity . Over the past four decades, we’ve grown into a coast-to-coast transportation partner , continuously expanding our services to help customers operate more efficiently and scale their businesses. Our story is built on a strong foundation—but we’re far from finished. At TCI, you’ll join a company that is still growing, still innovating, and still investing in its people . 📩 Ready to recruit the drivers who keep TCI moving—and get rewarded for it? Apply today and become a key player in building our future workforce.

Requirements

Recruiting experience (transportation/logistics preferred)
Familiarity with FMCSA/DOT hiring regulations
Experience with pre-employment screening and compliance processes
Experience managing pipelines and reporting (Excel, ATS systems)
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date data across multiple systems
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail and organization
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce gaps
Post and manage job ads across multiple platforms
Screen, interview, and guide candidates through the hiring process
Clearly communicate job expectations, pay, and benefits
Manage pre-employment requirements including: MVR, PSP, CDLIS, and background checks
Drug screens and physicals
Employment verification in line with FMCSA/DOT regulations
Maintain accurate, compliant driver qualification files
Lead new driver orientations (virtual and in-person)
Coordinate road tests, onboarding steps, and first shift scheduling
Ensure every new hire is fully prepared and set up for success
Conduct new hire check-ins to support early retention
Track and manage candidate pipelines using Excel and ATS (Tenstreet)
Provide weekly updates to leadership on hiring progress
Lead recruiting calls and share insights on hiring strategies and trends
Support retention initiatives and analyze turnover data
Track key recruiting metrics like fill rates, onboarding timelines, and retention
Travel as needed to support onboarding for new or expanding operations