Cdl Network

About us

CDL Network recruits CDL-A drivers and places them with a small group of carriers we've checked out ourselves. We need a Lead CDL-A Truck Drier Recruiter, who is driven and motivated to grow with the company.

Role Description This role is full-time, can be on-site (Joliet IL) or remote. The position is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruiting process for CDL-A truck drivers, including sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, communicating with hiring carriers, monitor the team of existing (2) recruiters and provide training and support for the team to hit its targets. It also involves supporting the marketing manager with decision making on advertising and pricing.

The role oversees recruitment campaigns, builds and maintains talent pipelines through job boards, social media, referrals, and partnerships with driving schools, and tracks performance metrics to optimize hiring outcomes. The Lead Recruiter provides guidance to junior recruiters, ensures consistent candidate communication, and supports offer negotiations in line with company policies. This role is performance-based, with measurable targets tied to driver hiring volume, quality of hires, and time-to-fill metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruiting specifically for CDL-A truck drivers, with a track record of meeting performance targets.
• Strong skills in candidate sourcing, screening, pipeline management and using job boards.
• Knowledge of the trucking and logistics industry, CDL-A requirements, and relevant compliance considerations.
• Ability to lead and mentor recruiting team members, prioritize multiple requisitions, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse candidates and stakeholders.
• Comfort with data-driven decision-making, including tracking KPIs, reporting progress, and adjusting strategies based on results.
• Proficiency with standard office software and online recruiting tools.

What you'll do:

• Call, text, and email every new lead within minutes of it coming in.
• Qualify drivers: CDL-A, experience, endorsements, pay and home-time expectations.
• Present the candidate to the carrier.
• Coach the junior recruiters and hold the team to the highest standards
• Give marketing straight feedback on lead quality by source
• Build a pipeline from drivers to the carriers

How to apply:

• Send your resume with your experience listed. CDL-A Truck Driver recruiting is a must.
• If available, provide some data on your previous achievements/hired drivers at your previous relevant job.