What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Recruiting Specialist position at InterAtlas Logistics?
ABOUT INTERATLAS
InterAtlas consists of InterAtlas Chemical Inc., InterAtlas Logistics Inc., and InterAtlas Kimya A.S. We are headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, with our drayage and warehouse operations in Newark, NJ and freight forwarding operations in Istanbul, Turkey. As a group, we source chemical raw materials from vendors across the globe and transport them to our warehouses, and on to our North American based clients. With growing annual revenues, supported by 50 employees, we are a lean team with big ambitions.
InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn, grow and fast-track their careers in a well-managed, well-established company, with strong values centered around Being Relevant. The name InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants it requires people with drive who like to develop and grow. Our culture is very dear to us, and we will go to great lengths to strengthen our culture with the right hires.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Driver Recruiting Specialist to join our team in Newark, NJ. This position will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for CDL-A drivers across our local, regional, layover, and intermodal operations.
The ideal candidate is a high-energy, relationship-driven recruiter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced transportation environment and has a strong understanding of DOT/FMCSA requirements, driver qualification files, and transportation recruiting practices.
The Driver Recruiting Specialist will work closely with Operations, Human Resources, Payroll, and the EHS Compliance Manager to ensure we maintain a strong pipeline of qualified drivers and a smooth, compliant onboarding process.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE DIFFERENCE
- Recruit qualified CDL-A drivers with required endorsements and identification.
- Build and maintain pipeline for local, regional, layover and intermodal positions.
- Source candidates through Tenstreet, Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook and other platforms.
- Represent the company at job fairs, CDL school events and recruiting events.
- Conduct candidate screening and maintain consistent communication by phone, text and email.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing through orientation.
- Maintain records on employee referral program and coordinate with HR and Payroll.
- Maintain strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver requirements.
- Coordinate drug testing, medical certificates, training and driver qualification (DQ) files.
- Identify and escalate compliance or qualification issues as needed.
- Provide weekly recruiting updates to the Director of Operations.
- Track open positions, candidate pipeline, upcoming hires and scheduled orientations.
- Identify recruiting challenges and opportunities and communicate them to Director of Operations.
QUALIFIACATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US
- 5 years of recruiting experience required.
- Transportation, trucking, logistics, or fleet recruiting experience strongly preferred.
- Previous CDL driver recruiting experience preferred.
- Experience with high-volume, fast-paced recruitment environments.
- Experience using Tenstreet or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements related to commercial drivers.
- Experience managing or coordinating Driver Qualification (DQ) files preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with candidates by phone, text, email, and in person.
- Strong follow-up skills and ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Operations, HR, Payroll, and EHS Compliance.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Bonus Structure Available
- Company Paid: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- High-impact role with visibility across the organization
Salary : $33 - $40