Driver Recruiter

Loudon County Trucking•Loudon, TN

About The Position

THIS IS A SALES ROLE — IF YOU CAN CLOSE, YOU’LL WIN Loudon County Trucking / Purdy Brothers is an always-growing trucking company looking for a results-driven Driver Recruiter who lives to close deals, stack commissions, and fill trucks. If you’re motivated by money, competition, and hitting big numbers, this role is built for you. The Driver Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of CDL drivers, from lead generation to onboarding. This role plays a critical part in maintaining fleet staffing levels while ensuring candidates align with company safety standards, culture, and operational needs.

Requirements

Proven experience recruiting CDL drivers or a strong sales background
Competitive mindset — you want to be at the top of the leaderboard
Excellent phone skills and the ability to close on the first call
Comfortable handling rejection and high call volume
Organized, persistent, and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

ATS or CRM experience preferred
DOT knowledge is a plus — but we can teach it

Responsibilities

Source, screen, and recruit qualified CDL drivers using multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals, etc.)
Manage inbound driver leads and conduct outbound recruiting calls
Pre-qualify drivers based on experience, MVR, PSP, and company hiring criteria
Clearly communicate pay packages, benefits, home time, and expectations
Coordinate interviews, orientation scheduling, and onboarding documentation
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system
Follow up consistently with candidates to improve conversion and reduce fall-off
Work closely with safety, operations, and HR teams to ensure smooth hiring
Track recruiting metrics such as lead volume, cost-per-hire, and time-to-fill
Support driver retention initiatives and referral programs