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Driver Recruiter

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on managing the recruitment and onboarding of CDL Class A drivers and owner-operators at the company. You will support driver relations and ensure compliance with documentation requirements, serving as a key point of contact for drivers.

Qualifications

  • Experience working for an asset-based trucking company.
  • Effective communication skills with drivers.
  • Ability to handle difficult conversations and de-escalate situations.
  • Knowledge of compliance documentation and driver qualification requirements.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports.

Responsibilities

  • Manage CDL Class A driver recruitment, screening, and onboarding.
  • Conduct initial interviews and assess driving experience and qualifications.
  • Build positive relationships with drivers and respond to their questions and concerns.
  • Maintain accurate driver qualification files and track required documentation.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Zelh

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • 201–500
Zelh is a US-based staffing and outsourcing company helping businesses increase efficiency and lower payroll costs by implementing a remote staffing model of their employees overseas. The service allows our customers total control of their employees. Founded 2017 in North Carolina, the company provides businesses with smart and innovative solutions for recruiting qualified staff from Poland 🇵🇱 Ukraine 🇺🇦 and or tapping in to our existing dev team for quick expansion. Providing clients with educated decisions and consulting for expansion and growth with high income and low investments is the core goal of Zelh. We have been successfully serving the IT, engineering, logistics, and other industries since 2017. By partnering with Zelh, modern businesses can focus on their primary goals while delegating time-consuming operations and shifting legal responsibilities to the third-party company. The decentralized workforce model includes: -Ready, bilingual professionals-Transparent low monthly fee per employee-Low turnover -On-site Management and HR team to help oversee your employees

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Job description

This position will manage CDL Class A driver recruitment, screening, and onboarding for company drivers and owner-operators while supporting driver relations and maintaining current compliance documentation. The ideal candidate has experience working for an asset-based trucking company, communicates effectively with drivers, and handles concerns calmly and professionally.

Key responsibilities

Driver recruitment and onboarding

  • Recruit and screen CDL Class A drivers.

  • Conduct initial interviews and assess driving experience, qualifications, and suitability for the role.

  • Coordinate candidate follow-ups, interviews, and hiring steps with management.

  • Coordinate pre-employment checks.

  • Coordinate the onboarding process for company drivers and owner-operators, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are completed.

  • Organize driver orientation and coordinate with operations to prepare new drivers for their start.

Driver relations

  • Build positive relationships with drivers and serve as a reliable point of contact.

  • Respond promptly to driver questions, complaints, and concerns.

  • Handle difficult conversations calmly, de-escalate tense situations, and coordinate practical solutions.

  • Follow up on unresolved issues and keep drivers and management informed.

Compliance and documentation

  • Maintain accurate and organized driver qualification files.

  • Track CDL validity, medical certification, and other required driver documentation.

  • Obtain, review, and maintain Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports as applicable.

  • Monitor document expiration dates, send reminders, and follow up on renewals.

  • Track and coordinate updates to occupational accident coverage (OAC) and related insurance documentation, as applicable.

  • Communicate outstanding compliance items to drivers and management.

  • Coordinate with operations to resolve issues affecting driver readiness and availability.

Working conditions:

  • Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm OR 9 am - 6 pm EST

  • Competitive Salary in USD

  • Remote mode of work

  • 10+ business days of paid time off

  • Team building and corporate events

  • Equipment provided

  • A supportive team

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