GP Transco is seeking an experienced Driver Recruiter to source, screen, and guide CDL-A drivers through the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
- Hire CDL-A company drivers for GP Transco.
- Reach out to driver leads promptly and maintain consistent follow-up.
- Generate driver leads through multiple channels, including job boards, social media, and approved sources.
- Present GP Transco pay, benefits, home time, equipment, culture, and hiring requirements clearly.
- Nurture relationships with prospective drivers throughout the recruiting process.
- Screen candidates for qualifications, experience, safety history, location, and fit.
- Guide drivers through the application and onboarding steps.
- Keep accurate notes and candidate status updates in the recruiting system.
- Collaborate with safety, onboarding, and operations to move qualified drivers toward orientation.
- Meet or exceed weekly recruiting activity, conversion, and hire targets.
- Represent GP Transco professionally and honestly in all candidate communications.
- Stay current on market conditions, driver expectations, competitor offerings, and recruiting best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of recent CDL-A driver recruiting experience required.
- Strong understanding of trucking industry recruiting, driver qualifications, and hiring standards.
- Experience recruiting OTR, regional, or dry van drivers preferred.
- Proven track record of converting driver leads into qualified hires.
- Experience using Tenstreet or similar driver recruiting/ATS platforms strongly preferred.
- Comfortable using technology, recruiting systems, communication tools, and reporting dashboards.
- Open to learning new tools, processes, and recruiting strategies.
- Comfortable working toward and being accountable for weekly recruiting goals.
- Excellent phone, text, and email communication skills.
- Strong follow-up discipline and ability to manage a high-volume pipeline.
- Ability to work with urgency while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing driver information and updating candidate records.
- Must be comfortable working in a performance-driven recruiting environment.
- Must be reliable, organized, and self-motivated.
Technologies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
About GP Transco
GP Transco is a technology driven trucking and logistics company headquartered in Joliet, Illinois. We are known for strong driver pay, modern equipment, a driver first culture, and an innovative approach to transportation. We seek an experienced Driver Recruiter who understands the trucking industry, can communicate effectively with professional drivers, and help attract high quality CDL-A drivers to GP Transco.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Driver Recruiter with at least 5 years of recent driver recruiting experience. This is not an entry level role. The ideal candidate already understands CDL-A driver recruiting, driver hiring standards, lead follow-up, ATS usage, qualification requirements, and the urgency required to compete for quality drivers in today’s market.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate knows driver recruiting and can step into the role with minimal training. They value speed, consistency, and honest communication. They are comfortable direct conversations with drivers, asking qualifying questions, overcoming objections, and helping the right candidates move forward.
Compensation
- Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Monthly bonus available based on number of hires.
- Full-time position.
- Benefits available according to company policy.
Why Join GP Transco
- Strong company culture, modern systems, competitive driver programs, and a solid industry reputation.
- Opportunity to join a respected carrier with solid marketing support, modern recruiting tools, and a commitment to hiring and retaining quality professional drivers.
How to Apply
- Qualified candidates should apply with a resume and a brief summary of their driver recruiting experience.
Job Type
Pay
- $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Work Location
- In person (onsite) at Joliet, IL
