Partner with Operations and P&O (HR) leaders to understand driver staffing requirements for local, regional, and OTR roles
Source and attract qualified CDL and non-CDL driver candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and industry-specific platforms
Screen applicants for qualifications, safety record, work history, and DOT/FMCSA compliance
Conduct phone interviews and coordinate in-person or virtual interviews with hiring managers
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting and candidate sourcing to offer presentation and pre-employment processing
Ensure all hiring documentation and background verifications (MVR, PSP, DAC, drug screen, DOT physical, etc.) meet compliance standards
Maintain accurate candidate tracking and reporting in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Build and maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified driver candidates to support proactive hiring needs
Partner with Marketing and Operations to create creative driver recruiting campaigns and outreach strategies
Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach to promote the company brand and employment opportunities
Collaborate with Safety, Compliance, and HR to ensure new driver hires meet all regulatory and company standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 3 years of successful, hands-on, high-volume driver recruiting experience (Class A CDL required)
Proven track record in recruiting across various driver types — including OTR, regional, and local drivers — within the transportation or logistics industry
Strong understanding of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements for commercial drivers
Experience using TenStreet for sourcing, screening, and managing driver candidates
Experience using HRIS and ATS systems; SAP SuccessFactors experience preferred
Proficient in managing digital workflows and documentation for driver qualification files, pre-employment screening, and onboarding
English proficiency (reading, writing, and verbal) required; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Health savings accounts (HSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Wellness resources
Participation in the DSV 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 5%
Various paid time off programs and paid company holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

driver recruitingDOT complianceFMCSA compliancecandidate sourcingcandidate screeningpre-employment processingdigital workflowsonboardinghigh-volume recruitingdriver qualification files

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational skillscreativityinterpersonal skills