Operations - Driver Recruiter
đ Driver Recruiter â Hiring & Onboarding
Build the Team That Keeps America Moving
Location: Lakeland, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexibility for evenings, weekends & travel as needed
Compensation: $70K base salary + performance-based incentives
đ„ Why This Role Matters
At TCI, our drivers are the backbone of everything we doâand youâre the one who brings them in.
As a Driver Recruiter, youâll own the full hiring journeyâfrom sourcing top talent to onboarding them for success. This isnât just filling rolesâitâs about building a reliable, high-performing workforce that keeps operations running smoothly.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy connecting with people, and want a role where your impact is visibleâand rewardedâevery day, this is your opportunity.
đ What Youâll Do
đŻ Recruiting & Hiring
Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce gaps
Post and manage job ads across multiple platforms
Screen, interview, and guide candidates through the hiring process
Clearly communicate job expectations, pay, and benefits
đ Compliance & Driver Qualification
Manage pre-employment requirements including:
MVR, PSP, CDLIS, and background checks
Drug screens and physicals
Employment verification in line with FMCSA/DOT regulations
Maintain accurate, compliant driver qualification files
đ Onboarding & Orientation
Lead new driver orientations (virtual and in-person)
Coordinate road tests, onboarding steps, and first shift scheduling
Ensure every new hire is fully prepared and set up for success
Conduct new hire check-ins to support early retention
đ Pipeline & Reporting
Track and manage candidate pipelines using Excel and ATS (Tenstreet)
Provide weekly updates to leadership on hiring progress
Lead recruiting calls and share insights on hiring strategies and trends
đ Retention & Continuous Improvement
Support retention initiatives and analyze turnover data
Track key recruiting metrics like fill rates, onboarding timelines, and retention
Travel as needed to support onboarding for new or expanding operations
đ§ What You Bring
Experience & Knowledge
Recruiting experience (transportation/logistics preferred)
Familiarity with FMCSA/DOT hiring regulations
Experience with pre-employment screening and compliance processes
Experience managing pipelines and reporting (Excel, ATS systems)
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date data across multiple systems
Soft Skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail and organization
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
đ What Sets You Apart
Youâre proactiveâyou donât wait for candidates, you go find them
You know how to balance speed with compliance and quality
You build trust quickly with candidates and internal teams
You take ownership of resultsâand are motivated by performance incentives
đŒ Work Environment & Expectations
On-site role with strong collaboration across departments
Requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel (local & out-of-state)
Fast-paced, high-impact environment where priorities can shift quickly
Regular attendance is essential for teamwork and onboarding success
đŻ Why Join TCI?
$70K base salary + performance incentives tied to your success
Direct impact on company growth and driver workforce quality
Work alongside leadership across operations, safety, and HR
Be part of a company that is growing, evolving, and investing in talent
đ About TCI Transportation
Over 45 Years and Counting
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients the only way we know howâwith integrity, passion, and ingenuity. Over the past four decades, weâve grown into a coast-to-coast transportation partner, continuously expanding our services to help customers operate more efficiently and scale their businesses.
Our story is built on a strong foundationâbut weâre far from finished. At TCI, youâll join a company that is still growing, still innovating, and still investing in its people.
đ© Ready to recruit the drivers who keep TCI movingâand get rewarded for it?
Apply today and become a key player in building our future workforce.
- Locations
- Lakeland, FL
Lakeland, FL
Our Culture
Doing things the right way sometimes means that you give up a short-term win for long-term success. With our sights set on the next generation and financial performance measured over decades, we have the patience and discipline to do the right thing for our team and customers. Our integrity is a core TCI value and is prevalent throughout our businessâitâs our promise to every customer.
About TCI Transportation
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how â with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. Weâve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.