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Ongoing Opportunity Driver RecruiterGulf Winds International • Norfolk, VA, United States
Ongoing Opportunity Driver Recruiter

Ongoing Opportunity Driver Recruiter

Gulf Winds International • Norfolk, VA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Driver Recruiter

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and storage, serving importers and exporters globally. The Company prides itself on innovation, people, and purpose, redefining expectations for intermodal trucking. With a robust presence at major ports, including Houston, Dallas, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago, Gulf Winds is dedicated to delivering top-notch services through continuous investment in technology and infrastructure. Ownership: The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. Since 1982, The Sterling Group has partnered with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Over 75% of Sterling's past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner bringing its operational focus and expertise to support company objectives. Today, Sterling has over $5.7 billion in assets under management.

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for attracting and qualifying professional truck drivers, with a focus on owner-operators and drivers with intermodal container experience. This role develops and executes market-specific recruiting strategies, manages the applicant pipeline, and ensures a seamless hiring experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Driver Recruiter partners closely with Operations and the Marketing/Drive team to align capacity needs, market competitiveness, and retention goals, while promoting company culture and delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies by market to maintain a robust pipeline of qualified drivers.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting: source, screen, interview, run reports, request documentation, and schedule drug screens.
  • Leverage Tenstreet and other platforms to track, process, and qualify candidates.
  • Utilize social media, advertising, and recruiting events to expand driver leads and applications.
  • Maintain strong market knowledge, including competitor pay structures, trends, and recruiting strategies.
  • Partner with Terminal Managers and Operations to ensure hiring aligns with pay structures, capacity needs, and retention goals.
  • Monitor onboarding trends by market and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with all FMCSA and DOT regulations during the qualification and hiring process.
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication, transparency, and professionalism.
  • Promote company culture, support retention initiatives, and serve as a recruiting resource to operations staff.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
  • 2+ years of truck driver recruiting experience required (owner-operator recruiting experience strongly preferred).
  • 6+ months Tenstreet experience required.
  • Prior experience in intermodal/drayage or transportation industry preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and driver qualification requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and recruiting platforms (e.g., Tenstreet).
  • Independent thinker with problem-solving ability and a high level of follow-through.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, operations staff, and leadership.
  • Professional, motivated, and team-oriented approach.
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