Driver Recruiting Manager at Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC – Lenexa, Kansas

Looking for the ability to make an impact as a key part of a dedicated, diverse, and growing company? If so, Auto DriveawaySystems, LLC and its family of driveaway companies is seeking an energetic, safety-focused, and passionate Driver Recruiting Manager to lead a talented team of recruiters charged with hiring and staffing drivers for one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the United States.

Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle OEMs with fast, safe, and reliable door-to-door driveaway and trucked transportation service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle “door-to-door driveaway” shipping; expedited shipping; enclosed carrier shipping for high-value vehicles; international (overseas) shipping; short-term and long-term vehicle storage; licensing, titling, and registration of vehicles; and vehicle maintenance and reconditioning services.

A large, diverse, engaged professional driver network is essential to business operations and customer experience. Moving tens of thousands of assets each year, from cars to Class 8 trucks to specialized equipment, having highly trained, safety-conscious drivers ensures we get assets delivered on time, as promised. Our drivers are our most important resources and to keep the wheels turning, we are looking for a great leader to continue the momentum and take the team to the next level!

• Lead a team of Driver Recruiters responsible for sourcing professional drivers for all asset types, including but not limited to DOT and CDL qualified resources
• Develop and implement best practices to screen applications; conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to determine the most qualified driver candidates to be presented and onboarded into the driver pool
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects, including holding regional recruitment initiatives to meet business needs
• Develop driver utilization metrics to keep safe drivers busy and rewarded
• Establish a driver engagement platform to drive corporate culture, customer service excellence and inclusion across a geographically dispersed network
• Partner with the Safety and Compliance team on driver onboarding and training processes
• Explore new and innovative recruiting opportunities to grow the driver population across all segments, including DOT and CDL drivers, through the use of traditional and non-traditional techniques such as cold-calling, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
• Be an active participant and contribute to driver recruitment initiatives and communicate proactively and consistently with business partners
• Collaborate with 40 Field Offices on driver recruitment activities and strategies
• Provide requested reporting and analytics
• In conjunction with key functional groups such as Operations, Human Resources and Marketing, utilize various social media methods to deliver and drive candidate traffic to our website and application channels
• Grow Auto Driveaway’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States
  

• College degree required
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with proven mastery of the full life cycle of recruitment for drivers, recruiting practices, processes and procedures including relevant Federal and State laws
• Proven leadership and management ability, with experience overseeing a geographically dispersed team
• Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving results
• Passionate about safety and customer experience
• Ability to conduct cold calls, research-based sourcing and internet and web-based recruiting
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Project planning and project management skills
• Data analysis and/or report building experience
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation

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