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9d ago

Driver Recruiter & Safety Coordinator

Store & Haul Van Wert, OH

Van Wert, OH

9d ago

$52k - $65k/yr Full time Administrative Support Applicant Tracking System Candidate Management System

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Job Description

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?

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