About This Role
This recruiting coordinator position supports the company's trucking and logistics operations by managing the hiring process from candidate sourcing and screening through pre-employment, orientation, and onboarding. The role suits an organized, outgoing, and dependable individual who understands the fast-paced transportation industry and can provide a professional and welcoming experience for drivers and other employees.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, source, and screen CDL drivers and other transportation and logistics candidates
- Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings
- Coordinate interviews, offers, background checks, drug screens, and pre-employment requirements
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate and conduct new hire and driver orientation
- Assist new employees with onboarding paperwork and required documentation
- Work closely with Safety, Dispatch, Operations, and management to prepare new hires for work
- Follow up with new employees throughout the onboarding process
- Maintain accurate recruiting, hiring, and employee records
- Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and other hiring initiatives as needed
Requirements
- Previous experience in recruiting, onboarding, trucking, transportation, or logistics preferred
- Knowledge of the trucking industry and CDL driver recruiting and hiring processes
- Familiarity with DOT and FMCSA requirements related to driver hiring and qualification
- Understanding of CDL classifications, endorsements, driving experience, and motor vehicle records
- Familiarity with background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and other driver pre-employment requirements
- Experience with Tenstreet or similar driver recruiting and onboarding systems preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when working with professional drivers
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Comfortable conducting new hire and driver orientations
- Ability to manage multiple candidates, start dates, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and general computer systems
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: 40.0 hours per week
