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Forward Air

Driver Recruiter

Forward Air
Groveport, OH Full time Posted 17d ago
Application Tracking System Driver Recruiting Recruiter Recruiting Relationship Management Sourcing Talent Acquisition Trucking Recruitment
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Job Description

Forward Air is seeking a Driver Recruiter in Groveport, OH (onsite) to help strengthen its driver pipeline and support long-term fleet growth. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with driver candidates while working toward recruiting and retention targets through structured outreach, application management, and coordinated teamwork across support departments.

What you’ll do

  • Cultivate and drive fleet growth by recruiting and placing Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers
  • Own lead generation and development to support area recruiting goals
  • Run inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling
  • Represent the company with integrity and professionalism throughout all candidate interactions
  • Collaborate with the team to achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruiting and retention goals
  • Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status
  • Execute innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans aligned to fleet objectives
  • Continuously improve the effectiveness of driver placement sources
  • Generate and manage application flow for your assigned area of responsibility
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Desire for a long-term career with an industry-leading company
  • Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations related to driver qualifications
  • Proactive approach to building and maintaining effective working relationships with all support departments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience using CRM or ATS tools (Tenstreet is a plus)

How you work

  • A “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment
  • Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
  • Recruiting or sales experience is a plus

Tools and technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CRM/ATS tools, and Tenstreet.

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