Heavy Haul Driver Recruiter
Job Description
Miller Transfer seeks a Heavy Haul Driver Recruiter to source CDL-A heavy haul drivers, including company drivers and independent contractors, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle on-site in Boardman, Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement targeted recruitment campaigns to attract CDL-A heavy haul drivers via social media, outbound calls, job boards, referrals, and lead-generation efforts.
- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for both company drivers and independent contractors.
- Foster and maintain relationships with candidates, industry contacts, and current drivers to build a robust talent pipeline.
- Screen driver applicants thoroughly, verifying qualifications, reviewing MVRs, and ensuring DOT compliance.
- Daily review of safety-sensitive applications in the applicant tracking system to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate onboarding tasks including travel arrangements and new-hire orientation in partnership with the driver trainer.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with candidates at every touchpoint.
- Stay informed on industry trends, employment law, and labor regulations affecting driver recruitment.
- Participate in weekly recruiting team meetings and monthly fleet calls.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of driver or transportation recruiting experience with the ability to identify strong CDL-A candidates.
- Comfort with high-volume calling, proactive follow-up, and closing hires.
- Highly organized and self-directed, capable of managing 20+ open positions concurrently.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and social media sourcing platforms.
- A proactive, candidate-centric approach to recruitment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus incentives.
- Medical insurance through UMR.
- Dental insurance through Guardian.
- Pharmacy benefits through VIVID.
- 401(k) with company matching through VOYA.
- Paid vacation and company holidays.
- On-site fitness center and walking trail.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Stable, family-oriented company culture since 1968.
- Employee discount.
- Vision insurance.
About Miller Transfer
Miller Transfer is a premier heavy haul and open-deck transportation company headquartered in Rootstown, Ohio. With more than 55 years of industry experience, we specialize in OS/OW, superload, and flatbed freight across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are known for safely moving some of the nation’s most complex and oversized loads, and our success begins with the people we recruit.
Why Recruiters Stay at Miller Transfer
- Bonus incentive structure that directly rewards results.
- On-site fitness center and walking trail.
- Direct access to leadership.
- Stable, 55+ year company.
How to Apply
Submit your resume for review. Applications are read personally. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
Application Question(s)
- What industry have you recruited for?
- Have you recruited CDL drivers?
Work Location
On-site in Boardman, Ohio