Driver Recruiter

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Driver Recruiter training and recruiting CDL drivers for Charger Logistics, a North American transport provider. Ensuring safety, compliance, driver welfare, and transportation staffing needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the recruitment process for drivers and maintain a pool of prospective candidates.
  • Source, recruit, screen, and interview experienced driver candidates through cold calling, email, databases, and Internet recruiting resources.
  • Cultivate a positive culture, quality performance, safe environment, and professional driver experience.
  • Maintain knowledge of local labor markets, processes, and policies relating to drivers.
  • Understand licenses and documentation required when hiring CDL drivers from different U.S. states, including OTR, local, and regional drivers.
  • Assist qualified candidates with employment applications and ensure required paperwork is submitted.
  • Manage driver hours to minimize overtime while maintaining customer service and delivery metrics.
  • Conduct background checks, perform road tests, and provide required driver training.
  • Ensure compliance with company, client, OSHA, and Department of Transportation regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct, review, and document facility safety inspections and assist in correcting deficiencies.
  • Investigate vehicle accidents and employee injuries; prepare and submit related reports.
  • Develop local accident and injury prevention plans and programs.
  • Schedule and present training and orientation programs; conduct monthly employee and driver safety meetings.

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years in safety & training (transportation industry preferred)
  • Previous experience in driver training, recruitment and safety & compliance is an asset.
  • Experience hiring drivers out of different states within the US is a must.
  • Safety driven with expertise in HOS, DOT regulations, and driver welfare
  • At least three years of truck driving experience is considered an asset.
  • Must have solid understanding of the trucking industry.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.