Quick Summary
The Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and retaining qualified Company and Independent Contractor drivers to fulfill nationwide staffing needs across all Hub Group terminals.
The Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and retaining qualified Company and Independent Contractor drivers to fulfill nationwide staffing needs across all Hub Group terminals. Working closely with Operations, Onboarding, and Terminal Managers, the Driver Recruiter develops and maintains a robust driver candidate pipeline, conducts pre-qualification assessments, and places drivers in alignment with company goals and operational requirements. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, deep knowledge of driver compliance requirements, and a commitment to recruiting the safest, highest-quality drivers in the industry.
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for Company Drivers and Independent Contractors, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates for hire.
- Develop and maintain an active pipeline of qualified driver candidates through Tenstreet, referrals, networking, social media, job boards, recruiting events, cold calling, and other sourcing methods.
- Partner with the Driver Recruiting Manager, Terminal Managers, and Operations leadership to understand hiring priorities and support staffing needs across assigned locations.
- Conduct candidate interviews to assess qualifications, driving experience, safety history, and overall fit for Hub Group opportunities.
- Effectively communicate job expectations, compensation, benefits, equipment, routes, and Hub Group's employment value proposition to prospective drivers.
- Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process, providing timely updates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Collaborate with the Recruiting Coordinator to facilitate background screening, DOT qualification requirements, onboarding activities, and pre-employment documentation.
- Ensure all recruiting activities are conducted in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and applicable employment laws.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and pipeline information within Tenstreet and other recruiting systems.
- Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, industry networking opportunities, and other sourcing initiatives to attract qualified drivers.
- Monitor recruiting activity and individual performance metrics, providing timely updates on hiring progress and candidate pipelines.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers, industry contacts, and referral sources to support ongoing recruiting efforts.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- Two (2) or more years of DOT driver recruiting experience within the transportation or logistics industry.
- Extensive knowledge of DOT regulations, driver qualification requirements, CDL classifications, and transportation recruiting practices.
- Experience managing high-volume recruiting activities and multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
- Experience operating a high-volume call center.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems; Tenstreet experience preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience recruiting both Company Drivers and Independent Contractors.
- Experience supporting multi-site or regional recruiting operations.
- Previous experience utilizing Tenstreet or similar transportation recruiting platforms.
- Knowledge of transportation industry recruiting trends and best practices.
What We Offer
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $69,150 a year
- 38% below the $110,792 median for Recruiter jobs on Jobera (687 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 76%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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