Final Mile Carrier Recruiter

The Suddath Companies

. Identify, source, and recruit independent contractor carriers, owner-operators, delivery teams, and transportation providers across assigned markets .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting independent contractors and carriers within the transportation and logistics sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, relationship-building, and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools to enhance candidate experience and pipeline management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Recruiting ExperienceSourcing And Networking SkillsExperience With Applicant Tracking SystemsKnowledge Of DOT And Compliance RequirementsBilingual Capabilities

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Recruiting Independent ContractorsCarrier QualificationPipeline ManagementCompliance ReviewOnboarding CoordinationRecruiting Strategy AnalysisHigh-Volume RecruitingFinal Mile Operations KnowledgeTransportation Management Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Relationship-Building SkillsExcellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesFlexibility To Respond To Urgent Needs

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsCRM PlatformsRecruiting ToolsWorkdayTransportation Management Software

Industry Keywords

TransportationLogisticsFinal MileCourierDeliveryTruckingIndependent Contractor WorkforceDOT ComplianceInsurance RequirementsContractor Onboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, source, and recruit independent contractor carriers, owner-operators, delivery teams, and transportation providers across assigned markets
Maintain a market-specific pipeline of qualified carrier candidates for current and anticipated operational needs
Use job boards, referrals, social media, industry networks, and direct outreach for sourcing
Build and maintain relationships with transportation professionals and carrier organizations
Conduct outbound recruiting campaigns for market expansion and operational growth
Evaluate prospective carriers against operational, safety, insurance, equipment, and customer requirements
Conduct phone screenings and qualification interviews
Review documentation, compliance requirements, and onboarding materials
Communicate compensation structures, service expectations, route opportunities, schedules, and contractual requirements
Collaborate with Final Mile Operations leaders to understand market, geography, equipment, and customer-demand requirements
Anticipate future recruiting needs through workforce planning discussions
Provide updates on recruiting activity, pipeline health, onboarding progress, and market-specific challenges
Support urgent staffing and carrier coverage requests
Coordinate onboarding and ensure requirements are completed before activation
Track sourcing, pipeline conversion, onboarding completion, time-to-activation, activated carrier/team capacity, and recruiting gaps
Partner with Safety, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure carrier readiness
Maintain accurate recruiting and applicant tracking records
Analyze recruiting trends and recommend strategies to improve carrier acquisition and retention
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness and candidate experience
Travel up to 50% to operational sites, recruiting events, or carrier meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of recruiting experience in transportation, logistics, final mile, courier, delivery, trucking, or independent contractor workforce environments
Experience recruiting owner-operators, independent contractors, carriers, or delivery service providers in a high-volume environment
Strong sourcing, networking, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and recruiting tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred: Experience supporting Final Mile, Home Delivery, Last Mile, White Glove, or Transportation operations
Preferred: Knowledge of DOT, insurance, compliance, and contractor onboarding requirements
Preferred: Experience using Workday, CRM platforms, or transportation management software
Bilingual capabilities are a plus
Successful completion of background screening and other employment requirements as applicable
Ability to support recruiting initiatives across multiple geographic markets
Flexibility to respond to urgent operational recruiting needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees
Biweekly pay for salaried employees
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Tuition reimbursement plan
Education and development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination protections