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Logistics, Transportation, Freight

Driver Recruiter

Groveport, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Owner Operators
  • Independent Contractors
  • Company Drivers
  • Call campaigns
  • Cold calling
  • DOT rules
  • CSA2010
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel

Nice to have

  • CRM
  • ATS
  • Tenstreet
  • Transportation industry
  • Recruiting experience
  • Sales experience

Role summary

Forward Air is seeking a Driver Recruiter to cultivate fleet growth by sourcing Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers. This role involves lead generation, inbound/outbound calls, and cold calling. The recruiter will manage application flow, communicate with applicants, and execute recruiting plans to meet fleet goals. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of DOT/CSA2010 regulations are required. Experience with CRM/ATS tools and the transportation industry is a plus.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers

  • Lead generation and development

  • Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling

  • Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism

  • Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals

  • Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status

  • Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives

  • Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources

  • Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company

  • Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment

  • Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of Drivers

  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

  • Experience with CRM or ATS tools (Tenstreet a plus)

Skills:

  • The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic

  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environment

  • Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

  • Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

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