Driver Recruiter

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, and vessel husbandry…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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About ContainerPort Group:

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website:

About This Role:

CPG is currently hiring a Driver Recruiter for our team in Columbus, OH!

The Driver Recruiter will be responsible for the recruitment of qualified Owner Operators and establish a pipeline for sufficient future driver demands.

In this role, you will build lasting relationships with our contractors that center around our core values:

• Safety First. Every decision we make - big or small - is based on our commitment to safety.
• We are Family and endeavor to do the right thing by respecting others and abiding by the golden rule.
• We value Passion and professionalism.
• We are People Oriented and operate in a transparent, collaborative environment.
• We value Creativity and focus on delivering customer centric solutions.
• We create Positive Energy for our teams, families, customers, and suppliers – striving to develop lasting relationships.

Your typical day looks like:

• Conducting day-to-day Owner Operators recruiting activities, following recruiting processes and acting as a resource on all points of the recruitment cycle.
• Creatively sourcing and developing a pool of qualified Owner Operator applicants using traditional and non-traditional techniques including social media channels, cold calling/direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
• Cold calling lead apps, short forms, previous IntelliApps etc.
• Communicating our driver opportunities to prospective candidates.
• Determining qualified Owner Operators by pulling and reviewing background and MVR reports, interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to independent contractor requirements.
• Working with other departments and terminal personnel to ensure all required application files are obtained and submitted.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and contracting Owner Operators in a corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven success in using creative sourcing techniques to produce diverse, quality, potential candidate pools
• Strong engagement and partnership skills and the ability to both understand and deliver to the recruitment needs
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Meets deadlines, meets, and exceeds KPIs
• Ability to make decisions promptly
• Effectively communicates with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience with Tenstreet preferred but not required.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility