Job Title:
Driver Recruiter
Company: Forward Air
Location: Groveport, OH
Created: 2026-05-01
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position: Driver RecruiterLocation: Groveport, OHJob Description:The Driver Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, & Company Drivers by employing best practices in the areas of relationship building, utilizing inbound and outbound sales calling techniques, and advocating the company’s ethical standards by hiring/partnering with the best of the best drivers in the industry.Core Duties & Responsibilities:Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company DriversLead generation and developmentInbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold callingRepresent the Company with Integrity and ProfessionalismMust work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goalsCommunicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application statusExecution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectivesWork to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sourcesGenerate and manage application flow for area of responsibilityOther duties as assignedRequirements:Strong verbal and written communication skillsDesire for a long-term career with an industry leading companyAbility to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environmentWillingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of DriversProactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departmentsMust be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.Experience with CRM or ATS tools (Tenstreet a plus)Skills:Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethicMust have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environmentTransportation industry knowledge and experience is a plusRecruiting/Sales experience is a plusForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.#LI-Onsite #LI-LA1 Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.