Recruiter

Mercer Transportation•Louisville, KY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Louisville, KY, and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading owner-operator companies. For more than 40 years, we’ve built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience. Truck drivers are essential to our economy—delivering the goods and materials businesses and consumers need every day. As a Driver Recruiter, you’ll play a key role in finding and engaging the best independent contractors to join the Mercer family. Your work directly supports our mission to keep freight moving and drivers successful. This position is onsite. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm As a Driver Recruiter, you’ll connect with independent owner-operators, share the benefits of contracting with Mercer, and guide them through the qualification process. You’ll balance high-volume outreach with relationship building—ensuring a great match for both the driver and Mercer while staying compliant with DOT regulations. This position is on-site Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. Recruiting is more than filling seats—it’s about matching great drivers with a company that values their work and their success. If you’re ready for a role that blends outreach, relationship building, and real impact, apply today.

Requirements

Highly organized and confident in managing multiple leads and tasks daily
Skilled at building rapport and maintaining relationships
Professional communicator with excellent phone presence
Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Proactive and adaptable in handling challenges
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, call centers, sales, customer service, or trucking industry

Responsibilities

Make high-volume calls to prospective drivers to promote Mercer’s opportunities
Pre-screen candidates to confirm qualifications and interest
Guide drivers through application and compliance paperwork
Conduct recruiting meetings by phone, in-person, or at industry events/trade shows
Maintain accurate records in the recruiting database
Partner with internal teams at Mercer during the driver's onboarding process
Build lasting relationships with drivers to support retention and satisfaction

Benefits

Mercer pays over $7,500/year toward your health insurance
Pay as little as $0/month for Employee-Only health coverage with our Wellness Rate
Earn up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness incentives
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Optional benefits: Dental, Vision, FSA, Short-Term Disability
401(k) with company match
Free access to health clinics for you and your immediate family

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