Independent Contractor Recruiter

Drive Your Future Forward with Us!

Join a team that keeps moving forward - where your work makes a real impact every day. We’re a transportation company that takes pride in delivering excellence every mile of the way - and we’re looking for passionate, motivated and reliable people to help us do just that. Come be part of a team that values hard work, supports growth, and celebrates every win together.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RECRUITER – SEA059

Daily Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned markets to conduct in-person recruitment and driver engagement.
• Work closely with Recruiting Coordinator (RC) to advance candidates through the recruiting process (from applicants through onboarding).
• Act as the primary recruiter and engagement lead for assigned markets.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Safety, and Ambassadors on local driver engagement actions.
• Document local observations: driver sentiment, competitor updates, referral activity, and forecasted staffing needs.
• Provide weekly market engagement reporting (driver outreach, referrals, appreciation events, onboarding status, retention trends).
• Drive in-market recruiting efforts through direct driver outreach, on-site visits, and field presence.
• Solicit referrals weekly from active drivers and track referral activity.
• Deploy localized marketing (signs, flyers, partner businesses) to build visibility.
• Host recruiting sessions in assigned areas.
• Partner with FMCSA Registered CDL Schools in assigned markets to develop relationships and Class A Leads
• Screen referred candidates to ensure alignment with company standards (availability, communication, professionalism, and experience).
• Track and evaluate lead quality by source to prioritize strong referrals.
• Partner with Operations to forecast staffing needs and adjust recruiting focus to meet market demand.
• Maintain visibility and relationships in the market through consistent check-ins with new and at-risk drivers.
• Monitor driver engagement and identify root causes of disengagement.
• Partner with Operations, COB, and Ambassadors on coaching and retention strategies.
• Maintaining active awareness of contractor performance concerns and participating solution oriented conversations.
• Serve as a retention advocate by asking appropriate questions, identifying potential solutions, and ensuring retention opportunities are considered.
• Verify safety manager road test routes and courses meet company standards
• Performs other duties as required.

What we require:

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite, moderate Excel knowledge.
• Strong experience in recruiting, staffing, logistics, or distribution industry preferred.
• Proven experience in Independent Contractor Recruiting (minimum 3 years).
• Previous Class A driving experience with a CDL preferred.
• Strong interviewing and selection skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with ICs in the field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive local recruiting and retention decisions.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly (up to 80%) to assigned areas.

What We Offer Southeast Independent Delivery Service was founded in 1999, and we understand that our employees, owner- operators and contractors, are at the forefront of our business, focusing on safety and providing quality services for our customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision along with paid vacation time and holidays. We also offer a 401k Retirement Program because planning for the future is just as important as being a success in the present. We are proud to give all our team members the opportunity to earn a steady income and advance in their careers.

?Southeast Independent Delivery Service is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.