Driver Recruiter Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk

. Lead, coach and develop the North America Driver Recruiting team, establishing clear accountability for delivery, quality, service and candidate experience.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading recruitment teams within high-volume, safety-sensitive environments, focusing on DOT/FMCSA-regulated driver hiring processes and continuous improvement strategies. Proficient in stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making to enhance recruitment outcomes.

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Driver Recruitment LeadershipDOT/FMCSA Regulations KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingContinuous Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Recruitment DeliveryDriver Qualification ProcessesPre-Employment ScreeningCDL RequirementsOnboarding ProcessesSourcing StrategiesMarket Insights AnalysisPerformance Metrics AnalysisOperational Demand AlignmentTemporary Workforce Management

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingProject ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

TransportationLogisticsTruckingLast-Mile DeliverySafety-Sensitive OperationsDrug and Alcohol TestingDrug and Alcohol ClearinghouseStaffing AgenciesHigh-Volume RecruitmentMulti-Site Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and develop the North America Driver Recruiting team, establishing clear accountability for delivery, quality, service and candidate experience.
Own end-to-end recruitment delivery for permanent Maersk-employed and temporary drivers, aligning hiring plans with operational demand, approved headcount and workforce forecasts.
Develop targeted sourcing and attraction strategies for DOT/FMCSA-regulated CDL drivers and non-DOT driver populations, including CDL A, box truck and yard driver requirements where applicable.
Partner with Operations and People Function leaders to convert demand by location, role type, license class, shift and start date into practical hiring plans.
Work with Safety/HSSE and operational teams on driver qualification, licensing, screening, testing, Clearinghouse and onboarding requirements.
Lead recruitment for peak periods, site launches, expansions and urgent operational ramp-ups.
Govern temporary driver staffing suppliers, monitor recruitment data and market insights, and improve sourcing, assessment, screening, offer, pre-employment and onboarding processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading recruiting teams in a high-volume, multi-site environment across North America, ideally within driver recruitment, transportation, logistics, trucking, last-mile delivery or another safety-sensitive operation.
Practical knowledge of DOT/FMCSA-regulated and non-DOT driver hiring, including CDL requirements, driver qualification processes and pre-employment screening dependencies.
Experience managing direct employee recruitment and temporary or contingent workforce delivery through staffing agencies or third-party providers.
Strong stakeholder, process and project management capability, with the confidence to influence Operations, People Function, Safety/HSSE and senior business leaders.
A data-driven and commercially aware approach, using pipeline, conversion, time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, early attrition and supplier performance insights to improve outcomes and communicate risk.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to support driver qualification, licensing, background screening, drug and alcohol testing, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and onboarding requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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