Senior Driver Recruiter

Auto Driveaway Transport Logistics•Elkhart, IN

11h

About The Position

Auto Driveaway is seeking an experienced Senior Driver Recruiter to lead driver recruiting, onboarding, and early-stage retention for our Truck Transport division. This role goes beyond filling seats — it is responsible for building a reliable, engaged, and utilized driver population in a competitive market where drivers have choices. This is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor role that partners closely with operations, dispatch, safety, and compliance to ensure drivers are not only hired, but successfully activated and retained.

Requirements

2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within driver, transportation, logistics, or other blue-collar environments
Experience recruiting CDL drivers, owner operators, or independent contractors strongly preferred
Strong understanding of blue-collar workforce dynamics and driver decision-making
Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements
Ability to balance recruiting, onboarding, follow-up, and compliance responsibilities
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and recruiting systems

Responsibilities

Recruit professional truck drivers, including Owner Operators and Independent Contractors, primarily Class A CDL (DOT-only candidates may be trained)
Screen applications and conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to assess experience, safety, reliability, and cultural fit
Serve as the primary point of contact through screening, onboarding, training, and orientation
Set clear expectations around work availability, dispatch processes, pay structure, fuel allowance, and load options
Actively sell Auto Driveaway’s value proposition in a market with multiple competing truckaway companies
Partner with dispatch and operations to ensure newly hired drivers are quickly activated and consistently utilized
Follow up with new drivers during their first 30 days to close gaps between hiring and utilization
Identify early warning signs of disengagement and proactively intervene
Track and analyze driver activity to support retention and safe utilization
Build relationships with drivers who choose to work primarily with Auto Driveaway
Work closely with the President of Truck Transport, dispatch teams, safety, and compliance
Support regional and business-driven recruiting initiatives based on forecasted volume and demand
Serve as a trusted recruiting partner, not a transactional handoff point
Ensure DOT driver files are complete and compliant with FMCSA regulations
Assist with driver pre-employment and random drug screening administration
Coordinate and conduct driver orientation
Manage new-hire Comdata card distribution
Complete previous employment verifications
Prepare and distribute required driver documentation and legal paperwork
Provide recruiting, onboarding, utilization, and retention reporting as requested
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to recruiting, onboarding, and driver experience
Contribute to strengthening Auto Driveaway’s reputation as a preferred truckaway company nationwide