Driver Recruiting Manager

Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

Looking for the ability to make an impact as a key part of a dedicated, diverse, and growing company? If so, Auto DriveawaySystems, LLC and its family of driveaway companies is seeking an energetic, safety-focused, and passionate Driver Recruiting Manager to lead a talented team of recruiters charged with hiring and staffing drivers for one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the United States. Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle OEMs with fast, safe, and reliable door-to-door driveaway and trucked transportation service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle “door-to-door driveaway” shipping; expedited shipping; enclosed carrier shipping for high-value vehicles; international (overseas) shipping; short-term and long-term vehicle storage; licensing, titling, and registration of vehicles; and vehicle maintenance and reconditioning services. A large, diverse, engaged professional driver network is essential to business operations and customer experience. Moving tens of thousands of assets each year, from cars to Class 8 trucks to specialized equipment, having highly trained, safety-conscious drivers ensures we get assets delivered on time, as promised. Our drivers are our most important resources and to keep the wheels turning, we are looking for a great leader to continue the momentum and take the team to the next level!

Requirements

College degree required
5+ years of recruiting experience, with proven mastery of the full life cycle of recruitment for drivers, recruiting practices, processes and procedures including relevant Federal and State laws
Proven leadership and management ability, with experience overseeing a geographically dispersed team
Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields
Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving results
Passionate about safety and customer experience
Ability to conduct cold calls, research-based sourcing and internet and web-based recruiting
Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Project planning and project management skills
Data analysis and/or report building experience
Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Driver Recruiters responsible for sourcing professional drivers for all asset types, including but not limited to DOT and CDL qualified resources
Develop and implement best practices to screen applications; conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to determine the most qualified driver candidates to be presented and onboarded into the driver pool
Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects, including holding regional recruitment initiatives to meet business needs
Develop driver utilization metrics to keep safe drivers busy and rewarded
Establish a driver engagement platform to drive corporate culture, customer service excellence and inclusion across a geographically dispersed network
Partner with the Safety and Compliance team on driver onboarding and training processes
Explore new and innovative recruiting opportunities to grow the driver population across all segments, including DOT and CDL drivers, through the use of traditional and non-traditional techniques such as cold-calling, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
Be an active participant and contribute to driver recruitment initiatives and communicate proactively and consistently with business partners
Collaborate with 40 Field Offices on driver recruitment activities and strategies
Provide requested reporting and analytics
In conjunction with key functional groups such as Operations, Human Resources and Marketing, utilize various social media methods to deliver and drive candidate traffic to our website and application channels
Grow Auto Driveaway’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States