Description
The position
BBI Transportation is seeking a motivated, organized, and results-driven Recruiting Specialist to manage full-cycle CDL-A driver recruitment and hiring efforts across multiple company locations. This individual will play a key role in identifying, attracting, screening, and onboarding qualified CDL-A drivers as well as other in-office roles to support company growth and operational needs.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple candidates and recruiting priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment. You will work in coordination with the HR team and business leaders throughout the hiring and selection process and serve as the key decision maker in building out our growing team.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for CDL-A drivers across Ohio, Georgia, and Florida.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified commercial truck drivers.
- Source candidates through online recruiting platforms, job boards, databases, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
- Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings.
- Evaluate candidate qualifications, CDL experience, employment history, and overall suitability.
- Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
- Maintain consistent follow-up with prospective candidates to minimize recruitment delays and candidate drop-off.
- Manage candidate pipelines from initial application through hiring.
- Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background screenings, MVR reviews, drug screenings, and DOT physicals.
- Facilitate driver qualification requirements through Foley and other compliance platforms.
- Manage new-hire onboarding documentation and ensure completion of required paperwork.
- Coordinate virtual and in-person driver orientations.
- Prepare orientation materials, schedules, and presentations.
- Coordinate with Safety and Operations to ensure drivers meet hiring requirements before beginning employment.
- Conduct formal hiring/recruiting for in-office and support positions for the entire BBI Transportation team
- Coordinate the onboarding process for newly hired CDL-A drivers.
- Ensure completion of required employment and onboarding documentation.
- Coordinate virtual and in-person driver orientations.
- Prepare orientation schedules, presentations, and onboarding materials.
- Facilitate communication between new hires and internal departments.
- Coordinate company email account setup and applicable training requirements.
- Monitor onboarding progress and ensure candidates complete all required steps prior to their start date.
- Maintain organized recruiting and onboarding records.
- Coordinate driver referral programs and recruitment initiatives
- Provide regular hiring updates and reports to management.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and hiring efficiency.
- Collaborate with Safety, Dispatch, Operations, and terminal leadership to address staffing needs.
Requirements
- Previous recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred.
- CDL-A or transportation recruiting experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA hiring requirements and driver qualification processes preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivating, and meet established recruiting goals.
