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11K Transport inc

CDL Driver Recruiter / HR Assistant

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A Recruiting Assistant works for a company or organization to help recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. Assists recruiters in identifying and placing potential candidates.

$49,851 / year median in Illinois

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

11K Transport Inc. is an established dry van trucking company based in Bridgeview, Illinois. We have been in business since 2016 and operate a growing fleet of 200+ trucks . Safety is our top priority , and we believe that strong relationships with our drivers are essential to our success. We are currently looking for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven CDL Driver Recruiter / HR Assistant to join our team. Job Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to recruit qualified CDL drivers and successfully guide them from initial contact through hiring and onboarding . This is a hands-on recruiting position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable making calls, posting advertisements, interviewing candidates, following up with leads, building relationships with drivers, and assisting our HR department with onboarding and driver support. Responsibilities Create, post, and manage CDL driver recruitment advertisements on Indeed, Facebook, social media, job boards, and other recruiting platforms Actively source and contact qualified CDL drivers Respond promptly to new applications and recruiting leads Make outbound recruiting calls and consistently follow up with candidates Conduct initial interviews and pre-screen CDL driver applicants Explain available positions, compensation, home time, equipment, company requirements, and expectations Build strong relationships with prospective drivers throughout the recruiting process Maintain an organized pipeline of applicants and follow up with qualified candidates Work toward established driver hiring and recruiting goals Coordinate with HR, Safety, and Operations regarding driver qualifications and availability Assist with driver onboarding, orientation, paperwork, documentation, and new-hire procedures Help newly hired drivers transition successfully into the company Assist current drivers with HR-related questions, concerns, and day-to-day issues Support company initiatives related to driver recruitment and retention Qualifications Previous CDL driver recruiting experience is strongly preferred Experience in the trucking, transportation, or logistics industry Understanding of the CDL driver hiring and onboarding process Strong recruiting, sales, or customer-service skills Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and speaking with drivers throughout the day Strong follow-up and relationship-building skills Self-motivated and results-oriented Organized and capable of managing multiple candidates simultaneously Professional, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team Fluent English is required Spanish is a strong plus Experience with Tenstreet, Indeed, Facebook, or other driver recruiting platforms is a plus Who We're Looking For We are looking for someone who does more than simply post job advertisements. The right candidate knows how to find qualified drivers, start conversations, build trust, consistently follow up, and convert qualified applicants into IIK Transport drivers. You should be comfortable working directly with drivers and understand that successful driver recruiting requires persistence, communication, relationship-building, and follow-through.
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person