Driver Recruiter
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver training, recruitment, or compliance
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are currently seeking a Driver Recruiter to join our Montreal, QC Terminal team. This role is responsible for full-cycle driver recruitment, onboarding, driver training, safety compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams to attract top driving talent while ensuring adherence to transportation regulations and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for Class 1/CDL drivers, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified drivers through job boards, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels
- Verify driver qualifications, licenses, background information, and required hiring documentation
- Conduct driver orientations, road evaluations, safety training, and ongoing coaching programs
- Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT/FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation safety standards
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and injuries, completing required reports and recommending corrective actions
- Perform safety inspections and support accident prevention, driver engagement, and safety awareness initiatives
- Facilitate regular safety meetings and promote a culture of safety, compliance, and driver welfare
- Work closely with Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams to support terminal performance and driver retention
- 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver training, recruitment, or compliance
- Previous experience in driver recruitment and safety coordination within the trucking industry is preferred
- Experience recruiting drivers across Canada and the United States is required
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service (HOS), driver qualification files, and transportation compliance standards
- Solid understanding of the trucking and logistics industry
- Experience conducting driver orientations, road evaluations, and safety training programs
- Truck driving experience is considered a strong asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety excellence
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Join an industry-leading transportation company with a strong culture of safety and success
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for Class 1/CDL drivers, including sourcing, screening, qualification checks, orientations, and training. Support safety and regulatory compliance through inspections, incident investigations, coaching, safety meetings, and collaboration with Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams.
Requirements
Requires 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation safety, driver training, recruitment, or compliance, with experience recruiting drivers across Canada and the United States. Candidates should have strong knowledge of trucking regulations and compliance, experience with driver orientations and safety training, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong communication and organizational skills; truck driving experience is an asset.
Skills
- Driver Recruitment
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Candidate Screening
- Interviewing
- Driver Onboarding
- Driver Training
- Safety Compliance
- DOT Regulations
- FMCSA Requirements
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Driver Qualification Files
- Accident Investigation
- Safety Inspections
- Road Evaluations
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Dynamic and Collaborative Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Human Resources
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class 1 Drivers
- CDL Drivers
- Driver Recruitment
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Candidate Sourcing
- Driver Onboarding
- Driver Qualification Files
- DOT Regulations
- FMCSA Requirements
- Hours of Service
- Transportation Compliance
- Driver Orientations
- Road Evaluations
- Safety Training
- Accident Investigation
- Incident Reporting
- Safety Inspections
- Accident Prevention
- Driver Engagement
- Driver Retention
- Transportation Safety
- Trucking Industry
- Logistics
- Microsoft Office Suite