GP Transco is seeking an experienced Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and guide CDL-A drivers through the recruitment process. This on-site role is based in Joliet, IL, with an annual salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and requires a minimum of five years of driver recruiting experience.
Responsibilities
- Source and recruit qualified CDL-A company drivers for GP Transco.
- Contact and follow up with driver leads quickly and consistently.
- Source driver leads through various recruiting channels, including job boards, social media and other approved sourcing methods.
- Clearly explain GP Transco’s pay, benefits, home time, equipment, company culture, and hiring requirements.
- Build strong relationships with prospective drivers throughout the recruiting process.
- Screen candidates for qualifications, experience, safety history, location, and job fit.
- Guide drivers through the application and onboarding process.
- Maintain accurate notes and candidate status updates in the recruiting system.
- Work closely with safety, onboarding, and operations teams to move qualified drivers toward orientation.
- Meet or exceed weekly recruiting activity, conversion, and hire goals.
- Represent GP Transco professionally and honestly in all candidate communication.
- Stay current on market conditions, driver expectations, competitor offerings, and recruiting best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of recent CDL-A driver recruiting experience required.
- Strong understanding of trucking industry recruiting, driver qualifications, and hiring standards.
- Experience recruiting OTR, regional, or dry van drivers preferred.
- Proven track record of converting driver leads into qualified hires.
- Experience using Tenstreet or similar driver recruiting/ATS platforms strongly preferred.
- Comfortable using technology, recruiting systems, communication tools, and reporting dashboards.
- Open to learning new tools, processes, and recruiting strategies.
- Comfortable working toward and being accountable for weekly recruiting goals.
- Excellent phone, text, and email communication skills.
- Strong follow-up discipline and ability to manage a high-volume pipeline.
- Ability to work with urgency while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing driver information and updating candidate records.
- Must be comfortable working in a performance-driven recruiting environment.
- Must be reliable, organized, and self-motivated.
Technologies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
About GP Transco
GP Transco is a technology driven trucking and logistics company headquartered in Joliet, Illinois. The organization is recognized for competitive driver pay, modern equipment, a driver-first culture, and an innovative approach to transportation. We seek an experienced Driver Recruiter who understands the trucking industry, communicates effectively with professional drivers, and can help deliver high-quality CDL-A drivers to GP Transco.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Driver Recruiter with at least five years of recent driver recruiting experience. This is not an entry-level role. The successful candidate will already understand CDL-A driver recruiting, driver hiring standards, lead follow-up, ATS usage, qualification requirements, and the urgency needed to compete for quality drivers in today’s market.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate steps into the role with minimal training, already knowing driver recruiting. They value speed, consistency, and transparent communication, and are comfortable conducting direct conversations with drivers, asking qualifying questions, overcoming objections, and advancing suitable candidates.
Compensation
- Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Monthly bonus available based on number of hires.
- Full-time position.
- Benefits available according to company policy.
Why Join GP Transco?
GP Transco offers a strong company culture, modern systems, competitive driver programs, and an established reputation in the trucking industry. This role provides the opportunity to join a respected carrier with solid marketing support, contemporary recruiting tools, and a clear commitment to hiring and retaining quality professional drivers.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply with a resume and a brief summary of their driver recruiting experience.
Job Type
Pay
- $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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