Director of Recruiting

Decker Truck Line is a family owned company celebrating over 95 years in business! We were recently named one of North America's Best Fleets to Drive For the 5th year in a row , and North America's 2025 #1 Large Carrier to Drive For ! Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning company that also won the "Elite Fleet" award in 2026 and the "Iowa Motor Truck Association Image Campaign" 2 years in the row for community involvement, fundraisers and local donations and was a recipient of Hy-Vee’s “Transportation Supplier of the Year” Award.

We are currently looking for a Director of Recruiting  to join our West Des Moines Office! The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Driver Recruiting. This position is responsible for successfully Recruiting and Onboarding Drivers to the Company by planning, designing, and implementing programs to recruit qualified Class A Drivers in order to meet established company objectives and to sustain a minimal turnover rate of existing Drivers. Great full-time first shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-5pm!

A day in the life of a Decker Director of Recruiting looks like:

• Managing a team of Driver Recruiters and Processors at a high level
• Communicating with Operation Managers regarding recruiting needs, job specifications, qualifications and skills required of candidates
• Assisting with Communications and Social Media efforts to target Driver Applicants and Workforce
• Working with ad agencies that target Drivers and create a steady flow of qualified applicants
• Compiling and analyzing data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting
• Creating and Designing advertisements in trade publications and other print media
• Coaching and training recruiters to qualify, sell and close Drivers over the phone and electronic communications
• Leading the process to ensure candidates understand the position and meet qualifications; approving applicants for hire
• Creating a positive hiring and onboarding experience for Driver candidates
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained for DOT Driver files
• Assisting in a wide array of pre and post orientation Driver retention issues
• Working with internal departments to answer Driver questions, Driver concerns, and/or resolve issues
• Researching, planning and organizing new and creative recruiting strategies to keep up with and stay ahead of industry trends
• Providing reports to the Management Team detailing recruiting efforts
• Developing relationships with local driving schools, unemployment offices, and military installations as additional sources of applicants
• Monitoring pay stability and overall satisfaction of driver competitive pay
• Must be willing to travel to our Fort Dodge Headquarters on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned

Director of Recruiting Must Haves

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 4 year degree in a business field preferred
• Expert knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office software
• Logistics experience/knowledge of trucking industry
• 3-5 years job related experience required
• Previous Supervisory experience in a Transportation environment

Director of Recruiting Nice to Haves

• Experience with Tenstreet and McLeod systems is a plus.

What You Get From Decker

• A competitive salary paid weekly plus quarterly performance bonuses!
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• One week of PTO upon hire; another week at 6 months and then annually thereafter!
• Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!

Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning and essential company that has been in business for over 95 years! We have a family friendly, rewarding, and inclusive work culture. Hard work and commitment does not go unnoticed. The opportunities are endless!

Equal Opportunity Employer