CDL Driver Recruiter
Job Description
Vista Trans is expanding its driver team in Huntley, IL and is hiring a Driver Recruiter to help source and hire qualified CDL drivers. This role is onsite and fast-paced, with a clear focus on recruiting, screening, and coordinating the hiring process while staying in compliance with DOT regulations.
What you’ll do
- Actively source qualified CDL drivers through job boards, social media, referrals, and industry platforms
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of driver candidates
- Post and manage job listings to attract top talent
- Review applications to assess qualifications, experience, and endorsements
- Conduct phone screenings and pre-qualify candidates
- Verify CDL licenses, driving records, and required credentials
- Partner with dispatch and operations to understand hiring needs
- Schedule interviews and coordinate next steps in the hiring process
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the process
- Ensure recruiting activities comply with DOT regulations and company standards
- Maintain accurate records of candidates, hiring activity, and driver documentation
What you bring
- 1+ year of experience
- Previous recruiting experience, with trucking or logistics preferred
- Knowledge of CDL requirements and DOT regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to evaluate candidates and make sound hiring recommendations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruiting platforms
- Experience using social media and online sourcing tools
- Ability to reliably commute to Huntley, IL on a Monday-to-Friday schedule
Compensation and location
Location: In person, Huntley, IL
Pay: $50,000 - $90,000 per year
Benefits
- Bonus opportunity for every driver successfully hired
Tools you’ll use
Technologies: Microsoft Office, recruiting platforms, social media, online sourcing tools