Driver Recruiter

RXO, Inc.

Driver Recruiter at RXO sourcing and recruiting qualified company drivers. Partnering with agencies, managing onboarding, and maintaining applicant communications.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeClive • Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, recruit, and screen qualified company drivers and owner-operators.
Partner with advertising agencies to develop and place job postings across targeted platforms.
Maintain a database of leads and prior applicants for future recruitment campaigns.
Ensure driver applications meet DOT regulations, including a complete 10-year employment history with verified contact information.
Review applications for completeness and notify processing teams when ready for onboarding.
Coordinate new hire paperwork, offer letters, and communicate clinic and training requirements.
Organize and manage orientation schedules, ensuring timely completion of all onboarding steps.
Submit cleared drivers for hire and provide HR with accurate new hire details.
Maintain timely communication with applicants throughout the hiring process.
Conduct follow-up calls with new hires at 7 days, 30 days , 90 days , and 1-year milestones; acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries.
Recognize active drivers for career milestones, including million-mile achievements, clean roadside inspections, and work anniversaries.
Hold monthly meetings with terminal managers to review routes, turnover trends, retention strategies, and survey feedback.
Track and document referral and hiring bonuses; initiate survey follow-ups and action plans as needed.
Network with industry peers and professional organizations to stay informed on market trends and compensation benchmarks .

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of experience recruiting drivers
Proficient knowledge of and experience with recruitment, selection processes and DOT requirements
It’d be great if you also have: Associate or bachelor’s degree
3 years of experience recruiting company drivers and owner-operators
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and Leadership Development Programs
Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

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Hard Skills & Tools

Recruitment ProcessesSelection ProcessesEmployment History VerificationOrientation ManagementHiring Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills