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Driver Recruiter

RXO
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Recruiter position at RXO?

Driver Recruiter Onsite Naperville, Illinois Charlotte, North Carolina Clive, Iowa Hebron, Kentucky Southfield, Michigan Full time JR104259 Accelerate your career at RXO RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America. Compensation for this role is $24.00- 26.00 per hour. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. As the Driver Recruiter, you will lead company driver growth by partnering with both internal and external sources. You’ll also maintain effective relationships with business unit leaders, while serving as a subject matter. What you’ll do on a typical day: Source, recruit, and screen qualified company drivers and owner-operators. Partner with advertising agencies to develop and place job postings across targeted platforms. Maintain a database of leads and prior applicants for future recruitment campaigns. Ensure driver applications meet DOT regulations, including a complete 10-year employment history with verified contact information. Review applications for completeness and notify processing teams when ready for onboarding. Coordinate new hire paperwork, offer letters, and communicate clinic and training requirements. Organize and manage orientation schedules, ensuring timely completion of all onboarding steps. Submit cleared drivers for hire and provide HR with accurate new hire details. Maintain timely communication with applicants throughout the hiring process. Conduct follow-up calls with new hires at 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and 1-year milestones; acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries. Recognize active drivers for career milestones, including million-mile achievements, clean roadside inspections, and work anniversaries. Hold monthly meetings with terminal managers to review routes, turnover trends, retention strategies, and survey feedback. Track and document referral and hiring bonuses; initiate survey follow-ups and action plans as needed. Network with industry peers and professional organizations to stay informed on market trends and compensation benchmarks. At a minimum, you’ll need: 2 years of experience recruiting drivers Proficient knowledge of and experience with recruitment, selection processes and DOT requirements It’d be great if you also have: Associate or bachelor’s degree 3 years of experience recruiting company drivers and owner-operators Excellent interpersonal skills Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer. Why Join Us: Our Benefits Competitive pay Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account Health Reimbursement Arrangement Our Culture Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships. The Next Step Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.

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