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About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, and vessel husbandry…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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About ContainerPort Group:

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website:

About This Role:

CPG is currently hiring a Driver Recruiter to join our team!

The Driver Recruiter will be responsible for the recruitment of qualified Owner Operators and establish a pipeline for sufficient future driver demands.

In this role, you will build lasting relationships with our contractors that center around our core values:

  • Safety First. Every decision we make - big or small - is based on our commitment to safety.
  • We are Family and endeavor to do the right thing by respecting others and abiding by the golden rule.
  • We value Passion and professionalism.
  • We are People Oriented and operate in a transparent, collaborative environment.
  • We value Creativity and focus on delivering customer centric solutions.
  • We create Positive Energy for our teams, families, customers, and suppliers – striving to develop lasting relationships.

Your typical day looks like:

  • Conducting day-to-day Owner Operators recruiting activities, following recruiting processes and acting as a resource on all points of the recruitment cycle.
  • Creatively sourcing and developing a pool of qualified Owner Operator applicants using traditional and non-traditional techniques including social media channels, cold calling/direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
  • Cold calling lead apps, short forms, previous IntelliApps etc.
  • Communicating our driver opportunities to prospective candidates.
  • Determining qualified Owner Operators by pulling and reviewing background and MVR reports, interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to independent contractor requirements.
  • Working with other departments and terminal personnel to ensure all required application files are obtained and submitted.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and contracting Owner Operators in a corporate environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Proven success in using creative sourcing techniques to produce diverse, quality, potential candidate pools
  • Strong engagement and partnership skills and the ability to both understand and deliver to the recruitment needs
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Meets deadlines, meets, and exceeds KPIs
  • Ability to make decisions promptly
  • Effectively communicates with others
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Previous experience with Tenstreet preferred but not required.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Bonus Eligibility

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