Driver Recruiter

Gulf Relay, LLC is seeking a Driver Recruiter to support the company's staffing and compliance goals by leading full-cycle recruiting for qualified professional CDL-A drivers. In this in-office role based in Clinton, MS (39056) , you will attract and engage candidates, coordinate screening and onboarding steps, and partner across teams to help reduce drop-off while maintaining accurate recruiting records. What You'll Do Source and prospect CDL-A drivers using job boards, social media, referrals, and driver databases Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming openings Manage and respond to inbound leads coming from recruiting ads and campaigns Complete initial phone screens to evaluate driving record, relevant experience, and overall fit Confirm CDL class, endorsements, and years of experience for each candidate Pre-screen candidates for DOT/FMCSA compliance requirements, including MVR, PSP, and Background status Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and employment verifications Guide candidates through the application and hiring workflow from first contact to start date Coordinate with safety and compliance teams to ensure driver qualification files are complete Maintain consistent candidate communication to reduce drop-off and no-show rates Keep accurate candidate records in the ATS/recruiting system Collaborate with operations and dispatch to understand lane needs, freight types, and hiring priorities Partner with safety and HR teams on qualification standards and onboarding logistics What You Bring 3+ years of experience as a driver recruiter in the transportation industry Experience using Tenstreet to review and process driver applications Strong interpersonal skills, with clear verbal and written communication Strong organizational ability with attention to detail Confidence and energy when engaging with both passive and active candidates Knowledge of DOT regulations Ability to solve practical problems in a high-volume environment Capability to multi-task and remain self-motivated Ability to work in a metrics-driven recruiter production environment Technologies Tenstreet ATS Position Details Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person (In Office) Location: Clinton, MS 39056 People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr