Senior Driver Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to Drive Success? Join CRST’s Driver Recruiting team as a Senior Driver Recruiter and take the lead in sourcing and hiring experienced Owner-Operators for our Flatbed division. If you’re a relationship-driven recruiter with strong sourcing instincts, deep transportation expertise, and a passion for connecting with drivers who deliver on their commitments, this is your next big opportunity.

How You’ll Work

• Location : Onsite in Birmingham, AL, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Fort Wayne, IN.
• Travel : Occasional for hiring events and industry conferences
• Compensation : This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position: $63,200 to $82,200 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills, and location.
• Incentives : Eligible for performance-based bonus or commission programs, as applicable.
• Benefits : Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Additional Compensation : Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives, as applicable.

About the Role
Keeping safe, capable drivers behind the wheel and meeting customer needs is critical to CRST’s success. CRST’s Driver Recruiting team finds experienced, reliable solo and team drivers for all business units. As a Senior Recruiting Partner, you’ll lead sourcing and recruiting strategies to build and retain a strong Owner-Operator fleet. This role blends tactical execution with strategic partnership—you’ll source top talent, influence decisions, and help shape the future of CRST’s Flatbed recruiting program.

What You’ll Do

• Owner-Operator Sourcing: Identify, engage, and convert qualified Owner-Operators using digital tools, lead databases, and proactive outreach
• Recruitment Execution: Manage full-cycle recruiting from first contact through signed agreement, ensuring a seamless experience for every driver
• Talent Advising: Partner with operations leaders to align recruiting strategies with capacity and market goals
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain ongoing pipelines of experienced Owner-Operators to meet evolving freight demands
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, compliance, and safety teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term success
• Mentorship: Support and guide recruiting peers by sharing sourcing techniques, communication strategies, and process best practices
• Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing performance, recommend enhancements, and implement efficiencies in recruiting workflows
• Culture and Engagement: Model professionalism, collaboration, and positivity within the Birmingham recruiting office

What Great Looks Like

• Proven success sourcing and recruiting experienced Owner-Operators or commercial drivers
• Confident communicator who builds trust quickly with candidates and internal partners
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, curiosity, and drive to achieve recruiting goals
• Collaborative, adaptable professional who thrives amid change and high expectations
• Natural mentor with leadership potential and a commitment to team success

Qualifications
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Extensive Owner-Operator recruiting and sourcing experience in transportation or logistics
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and lead generation tools
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills
• 2 plus years of working in Tenstreet.

Preferred

• A four-year degree or applicable work experience with demonstrated success
• Prior lead or manager experience in driver recruiting
• Experience within Flatbed or Specialized trucking environments
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret sourcing metrics and improve performance

Why CRST?
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication, and talent. This milestone reflects our commitment to sharpening operations, strengthening customer partnerships, and turning challenges into opportunities.

We set the gold standard in transportation through safety, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple: deliver promises and drive success so people have what they need to live and thrive. At CRST, you’ll have the flexibility to lead with impact, backed by a company committed to smart, sustainable growth and your long-term success.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.