Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Manages the recruitment process for drivers and constantly maintain a pool of prospective candidates.
- Source, recruit, screen, and interview (phone and in-person) experienced driver candidates via cold calling, e-mail, computer databases, and Internet recruiting resources
- Cultivate and sustain a positive culture, quality performance, safe environment, and a positive, professional driver experience
- Be knowledgeable of local labor market, processes and policies which relate to drivers.
- Understand different licenses and documentation required while hiring CDL drivers out of different states in the US including OTR, Local as well as regional drivers
- Assist qualified candidates in completing their employment applications, and ensure all necessary paperwork is submitted by the candidate.
- Manage drivers hours to minimizing overtime while still maintaining established customer service and delivery metrics
- Conduct background checks, perform road tests for drivers and provide them proper training as required.
- Ensures compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and Department of Transportation regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct, review and document facility safety inspections and assist in the correction of deficiencies.
- Investigates vehicle accidents and employee injuries. Prepares and submits related reports as required.
- Develops local accident and injury prevention plans & programs.
- Schedules and presents training/orientation programs. Conducts monthly employee/driver safety meetings.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years in safety & training (transportation industry preferred)
- Previous experience in driver training, recruitment and safety & compliance is an asset.
- Experience hiring drivers out of different states within the US is a must.
- Safety driven with expertise in HOS, DOT regulations, and driver welfare
- At least three years of truck driving experience is considered an asset.
- Must have solid understanding of the trucking industry.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.