Trans 99 Logistics USA is seeking an independent contractor Contract Driver Field Recruiter for Metro Detroit to source and pre-qualify CDL-A driver candidates across the Michigan transportation market. The role is relationship-based and performance-based, supported by a structured recruiting platform and fast candidate processing.
Role Overview
In this contract position, you will build a local recruiting presence and develop a referral pipeline for company solo CDL-A drivers, company team CDL-A drivers, and owner-operators. Trans 99 Logistics USA emphasizes drivers’ weekly home time and consistent miles, supported by modern Volvo VNL 760 and 860 equipment and established freight lanes.
Responsibilities
- Establish a recruiting presence throughout Metro Detroit and the surrounding Michigan transportation market.
- Build relationships with CDL-A solo drivers, teams, and owner-operators.
- Recruit through multiple channels, including driver referrals, truck stops, industry contacts, social media, community relationships, events, local signage, and other creative outreach.
- Develop relationships within Detroit’s automotive and transportation community.
- Prospect independently and create a pipeline of qualified drivers.
- Clearly communicate the Trans 99 driver opportunity to prospective candidates.
- Pre-qualify prospective drivers and maintain engagement through the recruiting process.
- Move candidates through personalized Double Nickel links and QR codes.
- Maintain consistent contact with drivers from initial outreach through hiring.
- Coordinate with the Recruiting Manager and a dedicated processor to help qualified applicants get hired quickly.
- Build a long-term referral network to generate additional candidates over time.
- Represent Trans 99 professionally within the Detroit trucking community.
- Develop new recruiting ideas and channels specific to the Michigan market.
What You Will Be Recruiting
- Company Solo CDL-A Drivers
- Company Team CDL-A Drivers
- Owner-Operators
Driver Offer Details
- Approximately 3,200 miles per week on average for solo drivers
- 7,000+ miles per week on average for teams
- Weekly home time
- Late-model 2025–2027 Volvo VNL 760 and 860 equipment
- Established automotive and consumer-goods freight
- Dedicated and over-the-road opportunities
- Growing U.S. fleet and North American network spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Company driver and owner-operator opportunities
Compensation
This is a performance-based independent contractor opportunity. You can earn up to $1,600 for each successfully recruited driver:
- $800 at first dispatch
- $800 when the driver reaches 30 days with Trans 99
Examples of placement payouts include:
- 1 successful placement: $1,600
- 5 successful placements: $8,000
- 10 successful placements: $16,000
There is no artificial ceiling on what a productive recruiter can generate. Pay range is $4,000.00 to $16,000.00 per month.
Benefits
Required Comfort and Skills
- Comfort working in the market, starting conversations, building trust, asking for referrals, and closing candidates.
- Existing relationships within the Detroit/Michigan trucking community are especially valuable.
Recruiting Technology and Tools
- Double Nickel Applicant Tracking System
Recruiting Support Platform
Trans 99 Logistics USA provides a full recruiting support platform, including:
- Double Nickel Applicant Tracking System
- Personalized recruiting URLs and QR codes
- Candidate attribution so the drivers you recruit remain connected to your recruiting pipeline
- Automated candidate workflows
- Integrated background-check processes
- Integrated pre-employment drug-screen workflows
- Dedicated applicant processing support
- Direct collaboration with the Recruiting Manager
- Professionally developed Trans 99 recruiting materials
- Access to an established Staples print partner
- Local signage resources
- An established marketing budget for approved recruiting activities
- Professional photography
- Professional video content
- Access to an extensive library of Trans 99 driver, equipment, and company content
- Print and digital assets for social media, field recruiting, referrals, events, and local marketing
Fast Hiring Process
Trans 99 aims to move a qualified driver from initial contact through the hiring process in as little as five days.
Ideal Experience (Examples)
- CDL driver recruiting
- Automotive transportation
- Truckload operations
- Driver management
- Transportation sales
- Owner-operator recruiting
- Staffing
- Trucking industry networking
- Field sales or recruiting
Location and Work Type
- Location: Detroit, MI (remote)
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay: USD 4,000 - 16,000 per monthly
