CDL Driver Recruiter
Job Description
Home Run Inc. is seeking a CDL Driver Recruiter to join our on-site team in Xenia, Ohio. This fast-paced, high-volume role centers on sourcing, screening, and closing CDL drivers, with a base salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year plus performance bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting for CDL drivers (Class A and Class B where applicable)
- Source drivers via Indeed, social media, referrals, and outbound calls
- Handle a high-volume mix of inbound and outbound outreach daily
- Pre-screen drivers for qualifications, experience, and culture fit
- Guide drivers through the hiring process from first contact to orientation
- Follow up aggressively to keep candidates engaged and reduce drop-off
- Coordinate onboarding, background checks, and compliance steps
- Ensure all hires meet DOT and FMCSA requirements
- Track daily activity, conversions, and hiring metrics
Requirements
- 2+ years of CDL driver recruiting experience required
- Strong understanding of DOT/FMCSA regulations and driver qualification files (DQFs)
- Proven ability to hit hiring goals in a high-volume environment
- Comfortable with heavy phone work and rapid follow-up
- Excellent communication and closing skills
- Highly organized and results-driven
Technologies
- TruckRight
Benefits
- Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 annual base salary plus aggressive performance bonuses per hire
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities as the company scales
Position Overview
We are hiring a CDL Driver Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is about more than sourcing candidates; it centers on building relationships, presenting opportunities, and closing qualified drivers.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently hitting or exceeding weekly driver hire targets
- Maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified, ready-to-work drivers
- High conversion rates from application to hire
- Successful onboarding and start dates for hired drivers
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct impact on company growth
- High earning potential tied to performance
- A results-driven recruiting role with clear expectations
- Opportunity to collaborate with a team that understands the trucking industry
Bottom Line
This is a production-focused role. If you can build relationships, move quickly, and close drivers, you will succeed and be rewarded for it.
About Home Run Inc.
Home Run Inc. is a growing transportation company built on reliability, safety, and a driver-first mindset. We understand that great drivers are the backbone of our business, and we are looking for a recruiter who knows how to find, connect with, and close top CDL talent.