Driver Recruiter

At the Fort Worth Terminal, Continental Express Inc relies on a hands-on Driver Recruiter who also serves as Fleet Manager to keep the driver network robust and freight moving. This role focuses on sourcing qualified CDL-A drivers and coordinating fleet operations to ensure safe, on-time deliveries for Continental Express customers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively build and maintain channels to attract new driver candidates
• Aggressively advertise for and pursue driver talent
• Maintain records of qualified candidates and nurture leads
• Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator to design advertising campaigns across multiple media formats
• Manage the hiring process for new candidates
• Handle inbound phone inquiries from interested applicants
• Schedule interviews, physicals, drug screens, hotel stays, and related steps
• Perform pre-employment background checks including MVR and DAC reports
• Assist in onboarding newly hired drivers
• Dispatch a fleet of professional drivers and work with operations to provide safe, on-time delivery of freight
• Establish one-on-one relationships with drivers to sustain the team-oriented culture
• Organize and assign productive drivers to efficient routes to meet deadlines
• Analyze driver performance and safety, applying discipline when necessary
• Communicate with customers electronically and by phone to schedule freight and provide updates
• Enter, edit, and update information in the internal computer system

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or a business-related field preferred
• Ability to relate to and talk with drivers
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization and time management
• Working knowledge of human resources practices and principles
• Familiarity with advertising across media channels (print, social, digital)
• General knowledge of labor laws

Technologies

• Microsoft programs

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on qualifications
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holiday and vacation time
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 40k retirement savings plan with company percentage match

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Fort Worth, TX (onsite)
• Salary: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year
• Education: Bachelor's degree in communication or business-related field (preferred)