CDL Driver Recruiter
Job Description
Freight Hub LLC is seeking a full-time, in-person CDL Driver Recruiter in Cincinnati, OH to build and manage a pipeline of qualified CDL driver candidates. This role blends recruiting with a sales-focused mindset, including outreach, relationship-building, objection handling, and consistent goal achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Source qualified CDL drivers using job boards, referrals, social media, recruiting platforms, and other outreach channels.
- Make outbound calls and engage prospective drivers on an ongoing basis.
- Develop strong candidate relationships and maintain an active recruiting pipeline.
- Communicate Freight Hub LLC and available driving opportunities in a professional, persuasive manner.
- Apply sales and communication skills to address concerns and convert qualified candidates.
- Conduct pre-screening interviews to assess qualifications.
- Support candidates through the recruiting and onboarding process.
- Maintain consistent follow-up with leads, applicants, and prospective drivers.
- Track recruiting activity, candidate status, and recruiting performance metrics.
- Meet and exceed weekly and monthly recruiting goals.
- Collaborate with operations and management to understand current hiring needs.
- Deliver a professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Previous experience in CDL driver recruiting, transportation recruiting, sales, staffing, or a related field is preferred.
- Transportation or logistics industry experience is a strong plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong sales personality with the ability to persuade, influence, and close.
- Comfort with frequent outbound calling and consistent follow-up.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple candidates and leads simultaneously.
- Professional, positive, and persistent attitude.
- Ability to work in person at the Freight Hub LLC office.
Compensation and Benefits
- $18β$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Performance-based incentives tied to recruiting results.
- Advancement opportunity within a growing logistics company.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Training and development to support success.
- Opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of Freight Hub LLC.
Location and Work Style
This position is onsite in Cincinnati, OH.