Senior Driver Recruiter at Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC

Lenexa, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driver Recruiting, Onboarding, Retention, Compliance, Safety, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, CDL Recruiting, Transportation Logistics, Driver Engagement, Stakeholder Partnership, Process Improvement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Description Role Overview Auto Driveaway is seeking an experienced Senior Driver Recruiter to lead driver recruiting, onboarding, and early-stage retention for our Truck Transport division. This role goes beyond filling seats — it is responsible for building a reliable, engaged, and utilized driver population in a competitive market where drivers have choices. This is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor role that partners closely with operations, dispatch, safety, and compliance to ensure drivers are not only hired, but successfully activated and retained. Key Responsibilities Driver Recruiting & Selection Recruit professional truck drivers, including Owner Operators and Independent Contractors, primarily Class A CDL (DOT-only candidates may be trained) Screen applications and conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to assess experience, safety, reliability, and cultural fit Serve as the primary point of contact through screening, onboarding, training, and orientation Set clear expectations around work availability, dispatch processes, pay structure, fuel allowance, and load options Actively sell Auto Driveaway’s value proposition in a market with multiple competing truckaway companies Driver Engagement, Utilization & Retention Partner with dispatch and operations to ensure newly hired drivers are quickly activated and consistently utilized Follow up with new drivers during their first 30 days to close gaps between hiring and utilization Identify early warning signs of disengagement and proactively intervene Track and analyze driver activity to support retention and safe utilization Build relationships with drivers who choose to work primarily with Auto Driveaway Stakeholder Partnership Work closely with the President of Truck Transport, dispatch teams, safety, and compliance Support regional and business-driven recruiting initiatives based on forecasted volume and demand Serve as a trusted recruiting partner, not a transactional handoff point Compliance & Safety Support Ensure DOT driver files are complete and compliant with FMCSA regulations Assist with driver pre-employment and random drug screening administration Coordinate and conduct driver orientation Manage new-hire Comdata card distribution Complete previous employment verifications Prepare and distribute required driver documentation and legal paperwork Reporting & Continuous Improvement Provide recruiting, onboarding, utilization, and retention reporting as requested Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to recruiting, onboarding, and driver experience Contribute to strengthening Auto Driveaway’s reputation as a preferred truckaway company nationwide Required Qualifications 2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within driver, transportation, logistics, or other blue-collar environments Experience recruiting CDL drivers, owner operators, or independent contractors strongly preferred Strong understanding of blue-collar workforce dynamics and driver decision-making Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements Ability to balance recruiting, onboarding, follow-up, and compliance responsibilities Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and recruiting systems What Makes This Role Different Reports directly to the President of Truck Transport Focus on quality, engagement, and utilization — not just hiring High visibility and autonomy with real impact on operational success Opportunity to elevate and professionalize driver recruiting within the business Competitive pay positioning, strong load availability, base pay, and fuel allowance for drivers — making this a compelling recruiting sell Auto Driveaway participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The Senior Driver Recruiter is responsible for leading driver recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts for the Truck Transport division. This includes actively engaging with drivers to ensure they are successfully activated and retained in a competitive market.