Driver Recruiter

A.P. Moller - Maersk

. Conduct day-to-day recruiting activities, follow recruiting processes and act as a resource on all points of the recruitment cycle.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing qualified drivers while ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws and DOT regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for maintaining candidate engagement and managing recruitment processes effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3 Years Recruiting ExperienceCreative Sourcing TechniquesKnowledge of DOT Rules and RegulationsStrong Communication SkillsProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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Hard Skills

SourcingRecruitingInterviewingContractingCandidate Qualification Analysis

Soft Skills

Engagement SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingProfessional Demeanor

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDBachelor's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Owner OperatorsCompany DriversRecruitment CycleCandidate PipelineState and Federal Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct day-to-day recruiting activities, follow recruiting processes and act as a resource on all points of the recruitment cycle.
Creatively source and develop a pool of qualified driver applicants through traditional and non-traditional techniques, including social media, cold-calling/direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches and postings.
Actively visit truck rest stops, fueling stations, maintenance shops, truck parts shops, eateries, or other locations where drivers typically visit.
Answer incoming calls, make outgoing calls and respond to leads.
Communicate driver opportunities to prospective candidates.
Maintain an accurate recruiting status log and provide daily status updates on potential driver candidates.
Determine driver qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
Work with the Safety Department to ensure all required application files are obtained and submitted.
Recruit qualified company drivers and establish a pipeline for future driver demands.
Engage stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle to execute recruiting strategies and drive candidate flow for selected regions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years’ experience in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and contracting Owner Operators and/or Company Drivers in a corporate environment.
High School Diploma/GED-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.
Solid knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to recruitment.
Understanding of DOT Rules and Regulations.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Meets deadlines, makes decisions promptly and effectively communicates with others.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Professional demeanor to represent our company well to candidates.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k + Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)