Driver Recruiter & Safety Coordinator

Salary: USD 52,000 - 65,000 per year. Location: Van Wert, OH (onsite). This is a recruiting-first role that owns end-to-end CDL-A driver recruitment and DOT and safety-file audit readiness, reporting to ownership. It also leads the driver safety program and provides compliance oversight.

At Store & Haul, this position blends hands-on recruiting with driver safety coordination, joining a team that values safety, timely communication, and opportunities for meaningful impact. The role offers a clear path to growth within the organization while contributing to reliable operations on the road.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit CDL-A drivers using Indeed, referrals, social channels, and your own pipeline; craft and maintain driver job postings.
• Promptly respond to driver inquiries, including after-hours and weekend calls, acknowledging that top drivers may engage multiple carriers.
• Screen applicants by reviewing applications, confirming CDL and endorsements, and conducting pre-employment checks such as MVR, PSP, employment verification, and DOT drug and alcohol.
• Maintain the candidate pipeline in the driver ATS Double Nickel and guide candidates through hire, orientation, and payroll onboarding in Paychex.
• Create and sustain driver qualification files to stay audit-ready for DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Coordinate the DOT drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Oversee day-to-day safety activities using Samsara, including driver orientation, safety coaching, incident intake and reporting, and CSA score monitoring.
• Monitor CDL, medical cards, and certifications to anticipate expirations.
• Collaborate with dispatch and maintenance on driver and safety matters.

Requirements

• Two or more years in recruiting, HR, driver recruiting, or transportation operations; CDL driver recruitment is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable conducting outbound calls and presenting the opportunity to candidates; recruiting is relationship work.
• Familiarity with FMCSA DOT driver qualification rules and drug and alcohol regulations is a plus.
• Organized and detail-oriented to maintain audit-ready files.
• Willingness to learn and work with Double Nickel, Indeed, Google Sheets, Samsara, and Paychex; prior experience with any is beneficial, with training provided for the right candidate.
• Self-starter who can own the recruiting funnel and pursue leads.

Technologies

• Double Nickel
• Indeed
• Google Sheets
• Samsara
• Paychex

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Location and work setup

Location: Van Wert, OH 45891. This is an onsite, in-person role.

Ability to commute: Van Wert, OH 45891 (Required).

Application questions

• This role requires taking some calls after hours and on weekends to catch inbound driver leads. Are you able and willing to do this?
• How many years of recruiting, HR, or driver-facing experience do you have?
• Do you have experience recruiting CDL drivers or working in trucking/transportation?
• Do you have any experience with DOT/FMCSA driver qualification, DQ files, or drug and alcohol compliance?
• How comfortable are you making outbound calls to source and recruit candidates?