Manager, Driver Recruiting

The Manager, Driver Recruiting is a mission-critical role responsible for ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified, compliant, and safety-focused drivers. This role directly impacts fleet utilization, service reliability, and overall operating performance.As driver availability, regulatory complexity, and market competition intensify, this position serves as the operational backbone of the recruiting function—owning the full lifecycle of applicant screening, compliance validation, and hiring execution.Success in this role means accelerating time-to-hire without compromising quality, strengthening driver retention through better hiring decisions, and ensuring strict adherence to DOT and safety standards.This is not simply a recruiting role—it is a high-accountability leadership position that bridges safety, compliance, and talent acquisition to drive measurable business outcomes.What you’ll do1. Lead recruiting operations and executionOversee day-to-day driver recruiting and processing activities, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the hiring lifecycleSupervise and develop processing staff to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant applicant handlingAct as the primary escalation point for complex applicant scenarios and compliance-related decisionsEnsure recruiting workflows align with business demand, minimizing gaps in driver capacity2. Own compliance and screening integrityLead background screening processes, ensuring all applicants meet DOT regulations, internal safety standards, and corporate hiring criteriaInterpret and review MVRs, PSPs, DAC reports, and related screening data to make informed hiring recommendationsMaintain current knowledge of transportation laws and regulatory requirements, ensuring continuous complianceApply sound judgment to determine alignment with legal, safety, and operational standards3. Build and optimize recruiting systemsUtilize Tenstreet and internal systems to manage applicant flow, track progress, and maintain data accuracyEnsure all recruiting activities adhere to established policies, procedures, and data integrity standardsIdentify inefficiencies in recruiting workflows and implement process improvements to increase speed and precisionMaintain clean, actionable recruiting data to support operational decision-making4. Develop driver talent pipelinesProactively source qualified driver applicants using both traditional and non-traditional channelsLeverage social media, direct sourcing, networking, and industry partnerships to expand candidate pipelinesParticipate in job fairs, outreach events, and external partnerships to strengthen brand presence in the driver marketContinuously evaluate sourcing channels for effectiveness and return on investment5. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive outcomesPartner closely with Safety, Operations, terminals, and external vendors to align hiring with business needsCommunicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the recruitment processSupport company-wide driver recruitment initiatives and strategic hiring prioritiesContribute to team performance goals and broader organizational objectivesWhat you bringHigh school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience accepted1–3+ months of related recruiting, processing, or administrative experience (transportation industry exposure preferred)Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver qualification requirements, and compliance standards preferredExperience reviewing driver screening documentation (MVRs, PSP, DAC) strongly preferredProficiency in standard business systems (email, data entry, spreadsheets, word processing); experience with Tenstreet and AS/400 preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and apply judgment in regulated scenariosDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills with the ability to engage both internal teams and external partnersHow you operateYou think in systems, not tasks, and continuously look for ways to improve process flowYou own outcomes and hold yourself accountable for speed, quality, and complianceYou make sound decisions using data, judgment, and regulatory understandingYou move with urgency while maintaining precision and accuracyYou communicate clearly, directly, and with purposeYou prioritize effectively and stay organized under pressureYou approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindsetAbout RoadrunnerWe’re not just moving freight; we’re reimagining long-haul shipping. Our Smart Network offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro routes than any other nationwide LTL carrier in the United States, with service extending into Canada and Mexico and terminals across 40+ metro markets. Powered by AI and machine learning, our operations platform ensures real-time tracking, custodial control, and full shipment visibility. With driver teams executing over-the-road (OTR) moves — and no freight moving on rail — customers experience industry-leading transit times, minimal rehandling, and dramatically reduced risk of loss or damage.Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning opportunities.This precision and performance have earned Roadrunner national recognition by over 3,000 shippers, and was ranked this year #1 in Operations, #1 in Technology, and #1 in Value in the Quest for Quality Awards, as well as honors as a Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio.We’re growing fast. Roadrunner is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.Compensation & SetupPay: $100,000 annual salaryLocation: Onsite – Downers Grove, ILBenefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time offPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsModerate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb or balance and lift objects up to 50 lbs.Work EnvironmentThe noise level is moderate based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.Work in well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!#LI-OnsiteDowners Grove, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr Road Runner