Experienced Carrier Recruiter

RAS Logistics is hiring an Experienced Carrier Recruiter based in South Carolina to support its logistics network by sourcing, qualifying, and onboarding qualified trucking carriers. This is an independently driven role that requires field recruiting and on-the-road coordination, with an estimated 50% to 75% travel schedule.

Role Overview

The Carrier Recruiter will build and maintain a dependable carrier pipeline, manage onboarding documentation collection and verification, and coordinate recruiting progress with operations. The position includes ongoing communication throughout the onboarding process and tracking each carrier’s status from qualification through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified owner-operators, small fleets, and trucking companies
• Build and maintain a pipeline of reliable carriers
• Conduct initial carrier qualification and screening
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including Certificate of Insurance (COI)
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including W-9
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including MC Authority
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including DOT Number
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including Operating Authority
• Collect and verify onboarding documentation, including Safety Rating (FMCSA)
• Verify insurance requirements and coverage limits
• Ensure carriers meet compliance standards and company requirements
• Maintain communication throughout the onboarding process
• Coordinate with operations teams
• Track recruiting progress and onboarding status

Required Qualifications

• Previous carrier recruiting experience
• Knowledge of the carrier onboarding process
• Understanding of insurance requirements, including COI
• Familiarity with FMCSA compliance
• Ability to support authority verification
• Field recruiting experience
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven approach
• Open to travel 50% to 75%
• Existing network of carriers preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience recruiting Cargo Van carriers, Flatbed carriers, and Box truck carriers
• Knowledge of load boards
• ATS experience
• Consistent onboarding of qualified carriers
• Ability to maintain a reliable and compliant carrier pool
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Experience building long-term carrier relationships

Location and Travel

• Location: South Carolina (onsite)
• Work mode: On the road
• Travel: 50% to 75%

Compensation

USD 95,000 - 100,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Questions

• Have you recruited 1099 Owner Operators before?
• What types of vehicles have you recruited for?
• How long have you been recruiting in the logistics or transportation industry?