CDL Driver Recruiter

Are you an experienced recruiter, sales professional, or talent acquisition specialist looking for a rewarding, full-time career in transportation? Spherion Staffing is partnering with a premier client in New Ulm, MN to hire a CDL Driver Recruiter. In this Direct Hire role, you will drive full-cycle recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates, presenting fleet opportunities, executing hiring decisions, and onboarding top driver talent to keep trucks seated!

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Health, Dental, Vision, and Paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement & Ownership: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and Paid Company Holidays.

Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Candidate Engagement:

• Actively source and engage CDL driver leads via inbound/outbound phone calls, text messaging, social media, internal candidate databases, rehires, and driver referrals.
• Communicate fleet options, home-time schedules, pay structures, and benefit packages clearly to prospective drivers.
• Retain and nurture passive driver leads to build a strong pipeline for future driving openings and expanding markets.

Screening, Compliance & Hiring:

• Review applications, conduct phone interviews, and verify driver qualifications (licenses, commercial driving experience, and employment history).
• Manage the full-cycle driver hiring process from initial contact through orientation in a timely, organized manner.
• Ensure all driver application files and compliance reports (MVR, CDLIS, PSP, VOE, PRE) are complete, accurate, and fully compliant with DOT, FCRA, and EEO regulations.
• Make informed hiring decisions to consistently achieve weekly metrics and monthly seated-truck goals.

Onboarding & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Schedule and confirm driver orientation and certification dates, arrange pre-employment drug/medical screenings, execute formal offer letters, and assist with travel logistics.
• Collaborate regularly with Operations, Safety, and HR teams to understand fleet staffing needs and driver qualifications.
• Maintain cost awareness throughout the recruiting, sourcing, and onboarding process.

Requirements & QualificationsQualifications:

• Education & Experience: 1+ years of experience in sales, recruiting, talent acquisition, or marketing required.
• Industry Experience: Prior recruitment experience within the transportation, trucking, or logistics industry is strongly preferred.
• Software & Tech Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Tenstreet, DriverIQ, or AS400 is strongly desired.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of commercial fleet operations, traffic lanes, and CDL driving positions.
• Excellent phone, text, and written communication skills with strong candidate engagement abilities.
• Deep understanding of DOT driver qualification rules, background checks, and compliance procedures.
• High organization, time-management, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Apply TodayReady to take the next step in your recruiting career with a permanent position in New Ulm? Apply online today to connect with our recruiting team and secure your interview!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Actively sources and manages drivers leads via inbound and outbound calls, texting, social media, internal database, rehires and driver referrals.Recruits and screens truck driver applicants by reviewing short-forms, applications, conducting phone interviews and verifying qualifications (i.e. license, employment history, experience).Communicates fleet options, income potential, and benefits.Maintains knowledge of multiple division traffic lanes and driving positions.Manages the driver hiring process from start to finish in a timely and organized manner.Ensure all new driver applications and reports (to include but not limited to MVR, CDLIS, PSP, VOE and PRE) are fully complete and accurate per company and DOT requirements.Maintains knowledge of EEO, FCRA and DOT requirements.Schedules and confirms orientation/certification start dates, arranges pre-employment screenings, executes employment offers and assists with travel questions.Makes informed hiring decisions.Meets weekly metrics and monthly hiring goals.Awareness of current industry trends and ability to anticipate and respond to changes in demand for drivers.Retains and engages driver leads to keep interest level for future driving positions and/or new markets.Mindful of costs throughout the recruiting and on-boarding process.Collaborate with peers, Operations, Safety Department, and Human Resources team to understand driver qualifications.Achieve or exceed company hiring goals to maintain seated truck count.Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.

experience 1-4 years

skills One or more years of sales, recruiting, or marketing experience is preferred.Experience in the transportation industry strongly preferred.Familiarity with AS400, Tenstreet, or DriverIQ applicant tracking system strongly desired.

education Bachelors