Heavy Haul Driver Recruiter
No CDL Required Full-Time On-Site Monday – Friday Rootstown, OH
Salary + Bonus Incentives
Driver recruiting is a grind — and the best recruiters know it. If you thrive on the phone, love the chase of finding the right candidate, and want to work for a company that actually invests in its recruiting team — this is your role. Miller Transfer is one of the nation’s leading heavy haul carriers and we need a sharp, driven recruiter to help us find the best CDL talent in the country.
About Miller Transfer
Miller Transfer is a premier heavy haul and open-deck transportation company headquartered in Rootstown, Ohio. With over 55 years of industry experience, we specialize in OS/OW, superload, and flatbed freight across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We are known for safely moving the nation’s most complex and oversized loads — and our success starts with the people we recruit.
Why Recruiters Stay at Miller Transfer
We have a small, collaborative recruiting team where your wins are celebrated and your ideas are heard. You will have the tools, support, and autonomy to do your best work. This is not a call center — it is a career.
- Bonus incentive structure — your results are rewarded directly
- On-site fitness center and walking trail
- Direct access to leadership
- Stable 55+ year company
About the Role
As a member of the Miller Transfer Driver Recruiting Team, you will play a key role in connecting top CDL talent with one of the nation’s leading heavy haul carriers. This is a high-impact, relationship-driven role where your work directly fuels the growth of our fleet and the success of our operations. You will recruit for both company drivers and independent contractors across the U.S.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies to attract qualified CDL-A drivers through social media, cold calling, job boards, referrals, and lead generation
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from initial lead through hire — for company drivers and independent contractors
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates, industry contacts, and current drivers to develop a strong talent pipeline
- Conduct thorough screening of all driver applicants including qualification verification, MVR review, and DOT compliance checks
- Monitor and review safety-sensitive candidate applications daily within the applicant tracking system, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Coordinate onboarding activities including travel arrangements and new hire orientation in partnership with the driver trainer
- Provide outstanding candidate communication at every touchpoint — every driver deserves to be treated with professionalism and respect
- Stay current on industry trends, employment law, and labor regulations affecting driver recruitment
- Participate in weekly recruiting team meetings and monthly fleet calls
What You Bring
Required:
- 1–3 years of driver or transportation recruiting experience — you know what a strong CDL-A candidate looks like
- High phone volume doesn’t intimidate you — you make calls, follow up, and close
- Organized and self-directed — you can manage 20+ open positions without dropping the ball
- Comfortable with ATS systems and social media sourcing platforms
- Hustle mentality — you treat every candidate like they matter because they do
Preferred:
- Experience recruiting for heavy haul, OS/OW, superload, or flatbed operations
- Familiarity with DOT regulations and FMCSA compliance requirements
- Experience sourcing independent contractors (owner-operators)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus incentives
- Medical insurance (UMR), Dental (Guardian), Pharmacy (VIVID)
- 401(k) with company matching through VOYA
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- On-site fitness center and walking trail
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Stable, family-oriented company culture since 1968
How to Apply
Ready to bring your recruiting expertise to a company that will value it? We review every application personally. Send your resume to:
[email protected]
Miller Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What industry have you recruited for?
- Have you recruited CDL drivers?
Work Location: In person
