Senior Driver Recruiter
$85,000–$100,000 year
On-siteDowners Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Own the full hiring lifecycle from first contact through orientation, treating every conversation as a sales opportunity to qualify candidates, handle objections, and close drivers. Drive high-volume inbound and outbound communication to generate leads, maintain a relentless follow-up cadence, and update Tenstreet in real time to keep the ATS/CRM accurate. Operate with precision in a metrics-driven environment by tracking conversion rates, time-to-hire, and weekly targets to spot bottlenecks and adjust activity. Coordinate clean handoffs with Safety, Orientation, and Fleet teams to eliminate friction and drive early-tenure retention. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of talent acquisition and sales for Roadrunner, a nationwide LTL carrier delivering direct metro-to-metro long-haul routes.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of high-volume recruiting, sales, or business development experience
- transportation or driver recruiting experience
- Proven ability to hit aggressive targets in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
- Strong phone presence and the ability to build rapport quickly while managing high call volume
- Natural closer mentality—comfortable creating urgency, handling objections, and driving decisions
- Real understanding of how drivers think, what they care about, and how to earn their trust
- Exceptional organizational discipline and follow-through under pressure
- Comfort operating within defined processes while identifying ways to improve them
- Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems and strong data hygiene
- Resilience and composure in a high-pressure, results-oriented setting
- Ability to make the required number of dials and follow-ups every day
- Ability to update Tenstreet in real time after every conversation
- Ability to know weekly numbers (leads worked, conversations held, applications submitted, orientations scheduled) and adjust when behind
- Ability to qualify candidates early instead of spending time on people who are not a fit
- Ability to clearly explain pay, routes, expectations, and next steps so drivers know exactly what they're signing up for
- Ability to push for a decision and close the next step on every call when possible
- Ability to escalate problems quickly instead of letting them sit
- Ability to stay professional and steady when the phones are busy and targets are tight
- Ability to treat every driver conversation as a sales conversation with a clear goal
- Location: Onsite – Downers Grove, IL
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
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