Contract Driver Field Recruiter

Trans 99 Logistics USA is seeking an independent contractor Contract Driver Field Recruiter in Laredo, TX (hybrid). This role supports the rapid sourcing and hiring of professional CDL-A drivers and owner-operators, leveraging Trans 99’s recruiting technology while building relationships across the local transportation community.

Location and Job Type

• Location: Laredo, TX (hybrid)
• Job Type: contract
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laredo, TX 78045

Monthly Compensation

• Pay range: USD 4,000 - 16,000 per month
• Performance-based compensation: Up to $1,600 for each successfully recruited driver
• Pay milestones:
  • $800 when the driver completes their first dispatch
  • $800 when the driver reaches 30 days with Trans 99
• Examples: Bring us one successful driver: $1,600; five: $8,000; ten: $16,000

Responsibilities

• Build a strong field recruiting presence throughout the Laredo transportation community.
• Develop relationships with CDL-A drivers, teams, and owner-operators.
• Recruit through truck stops, driver gathering points, community relationships, referrals, social media, events, signage, and other creative channels.
• Utilize Laredo’s role as one of North America’s most important cross-border transportation markets to support candidate sourcing.
• Generate driver leads independently while also using Trans 99 marketing resources.
• Present Trans 99 driver opportunities accurately and professionally.
• Pre-qualify prospective drivers before moving them into the formal recruiting process.
• Enter and manage candidates using personalized Double Nickel recruiting links and QR codes.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout recruiting and onboarding.
• Work directly with the Recruiting Manager and dedicated processor to resolve obstacles and close qualified candidates.
• Develop referral relationships with drivers and other members of the local trucking community.
• Represent the Trans 99 brand professionally in the field.
• Test new recruiting channels and report what performs in the Laredo market.

Requirements

• Backgrounds in CDL driver recruiting.
• Backgrounds in trucking operations or dispatch.
• Backgrounds in transportation sales.
• Backgrounds in driver management.
• Backgrounds in trucking industry networking.
• Backgrounds in owner-operator recruiting.
• Backgrounds in staffing or field recruiting.
• Backgrounds in transportation entrepreneurship.
• Spanish-English bilingual communication is a strong asset in the Laredo market.
• Self-motivated approach, credibility with drivers, comfort approaching people, and motivation by performance-based compensation.

Tools, Technology, and Recruiting Workflow

• Double Nickel (Applicant Tracking System)
• Personalized recruiting links and QR codes tied to your candidates
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility into applicants you are actively working
• Automated recruiting and onboarding workflows
• Integrated background-check processes
• Integrated pre-employment drug-screen workflows
• Dedicated applicant processing support
• Direct access to the Recruiting Manager
• Trans 99 branded recruiting and marketing materials
• Access to an established Staples print partner
• Access to local signage resources
• Approved recruiting/marketing budget to support field activity
• Professional driver and equipment photography
• Professional video content
• Access to a library of Trans 99 photos, videos, and marketing assets
• Digital and print materials for use in the field and through your own recruiting channels

Driver Opportunities You Can Recruit

• Company Solo CDL-A Drivers
• Company Team CDL-A Drivers
• Owner-Operators
• Occasional local opportunities as business needs develop

What You’ll Be Selling (Opportunity Details)

• Approximately 3,200 miles per week on average for solo drivers
• 7,000+ miles per week on average for teams
• Consistent weekly home time
• Late-model 2025–2027 Volvo VNL 760 and 860 equipment
• Growing U.S. and cross-border freight network
• Company solo, company team, and owner-operator opportunities
• Consistent freight supported by Trans 99’s North American operation

Hiring Speed and Built-In Processing

• Ability to move a qualified candidate from initial contact to hire in as little as five days.
• Background checks, pre-employment requirements, documentation, and onboarding workflows are built into the ATS.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule