Position Overview
Bell’s Transport is looking for an energetic and motivated Driver Recruiter to grow our network of independent contractor drivers.
This is not a passive recruiting position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable talking to people, following up consistently, generating new leads, and actively selling drivers on the opportunity to work with Bell’s Transport.
The Driver Recruiter will manage candidates from the initial conversation through the qualification and onboarding process while working closely with our Safety & Compliance department and operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit qualified independent contractor drivers for Bell’s Transport
- Respond quickly to incoming driver leads and applications
- Make outbound recruiting calls and follow up with prospective drivers
- Explain contractor opportunities, requirements, expectations, and onboarding procedures
- Pre-screen candidates based on company and insurance qualification requirements
- Maintain consistent communication with applicants throughout the recruiting process
- Collect initial documents and coordinate qualified candidates with the Safety & Compliance department
- Track applicants through each stage of the recruiting and onboarding process
- Follow up with candidates who begin but do not complete onboarding
- Maintain an organized pipeline of active and prospective drivers
- Develop new sources for qualified driver leads
- Assist with recruiting advertisements, social media recruiting, referral programs, and other outreach efforts
- Build relationships with current drivers to encourage referrals
- Maintain accurate recruiting records and applicant information
- Monitor recruiting results and identify which lead sources are producing qualified drivers
- Work with management to meet company driver-growth goals
Qualifications
Required:
- Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking with new people throughout the day
- Persistent and consistent with candidate follow-up
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple applicants at different stages of the recruiting process
- Strong computer skills
- Positive, professional communication style
- Self-motivated and comfortable working toward recruiting goals
Preferred:
- Previous transportation or driver recruiting experience
- Knowledge of commercial driver/CDL qualification requirements
- Experience recruiting independent contractors or owner-operators
- Transportation, trucking, dispatch, sales, staffing, or high-volume recruiting experience
- Experience using Indeed, social media, or other recruiting platforms
What We're Looking For
We need someone who understands that recruiting requires follow-up.
The right candidate will not wait for applications to appear and assume the job is done. You'll actively communicate with prospects, follow up with leads, keep qualified candidates moving through the process, and look for new ways to reach drivers.
You should be personable enough to build rapport with drivers while also being organized enough to keep track of where every applicant stands.
About Bell’s Transport
Bell’s Transport is a growing transportation company specializing in RV and vehicle transportation. We work with independent contractor drivers throughout the United States and are continuing to expand our driver network and customer base.
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Independent Contractor Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
- CDL Qualifications: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
