Driver Recruiter
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).
Position: Driver Recruiter
Location: Groveport, OH
Job Description:
The Driver Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, & Company Drivers by employing best practices in the areas of relationship building, utilizing inbound and outbound sales calling techniques, and advocating the company’s ethical standards by hiring/partnering with the best of the best drivers in the industry.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers
- Lead generation and development
- Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling
- Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism
- Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals
- Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status
- Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives
- Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources
- Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
- Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of Drivers
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Experience with CRM or ATS tools (Tenstreet a plus)
Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environment
- Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
- Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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