Experienced Driver Recruiter

GP Transco is seeking an onsite Driver Recruiter in Joliet, IL with at least five years of CDL-A driver recruiting experience to manage leads from initial contact through onboarding and meet weekly recruiting targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and hire CDL-A company drivers for GP Transco.
• Promptly contact and follow up with driver leads consistently.
• Source driver leads through multiple channels, including job boards, social media, and other approved methods.
• Clearly communicate GP Transco's pay, benefits, home time, equipment, culture, and hiring requirements.
• Build strong relationships with prospective drivers throughout the recruiting process.
• Screen candidates for qualifications, experience, safety history, location, and fit.
• Guide drivers through the application and onboarding steps.
• Maintain accurate notes and candidate status updates in the recruiting system.
• Collaborate with safety, onboarding, and operations to advance qualified drivers toward orientation.
• Meet or exceed weekly recruiting activity, conversion, and hire goals.
• Represent GP Transco professionally and honestly in all candidate communications.
• Stay informed on market conditions, driver expectations, competitor offerings, and recruiting best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of recent CDL-A driver recruiting experience required.
• Solid 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.
• Comfort with 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.
• Willingness to work in a performance-driven recruiting environment.
• Reliable, organized, and self-motivated.

Technologies

• Tenstreet
• ATS platforms

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 75,000 - 85,000 per year
• Monthly bonus based on number of hires
• Full-time position
• Benefits available according to company policy

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 known for competitive driver pay, modern equipment, a driver-first culture, and an innovative approach to transportation. The company seeks an experienced Driver Recruiter who understands the trucking industry, communicates effectively with professional drivers, and can attract high-quality CDL-A drivers to GP Transco.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Driver Recruiter with at least 5 years of recent driver recruiting experience. This is not an entry level role. The ideal candidate understands CDL-A driver recruiting, driver hiring standards, lead follow-up, ATS usage, qualification requirements, and the urgency required to compete for quality drivers in today’s market.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate already knows driver recruiting and can begin with minimal training. They value speed, consistency, and honest communication, are comfortable having direct conversations with drivers, asking qualifying questions, overcoming objections, and guiding suitable candidates forward. They are competitive, professional, tech-savvy, receptive to feedback, and motivated by results while protecting GP Transco's reputation.

Why Join GP Transco

GP Transco offers a strong culture, modern systems, competitive driver programs, and an established reputation in the trucking industry. This role provides the chance to join a respected carrier with solid marketing support, modern recruiting tools, and a 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.