Remote working can be considered for candidates with strong, proven experience specifically within the moving and relocation industry.
What we are looking for:
- Proactively source and recruit qualified CDL drivers, owner-operators and moving professionals across Connecticut and surrounding markets.
- Build relationships with prospective drivers through phone calls, referrals, social media, job boards and industry contacts.
- Screen candidates to understand their driving background, moving experience, qualifications, safety history and overall suitability.
- Manage candidates throughout the recruitment process, keeping communication clear and maintaining momentum from first conversation through hire.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of drivers to support both immediate hiring requirements and future operational needs.
- Work closely with Operations, Safety and management to understand driver requirements and ensure candidates meet company and regulatory standards.
- Clearly explain opportunities, compensation, expectations and the realities of working within the moving and relocation industry.
- Keep candidate information and recruiting activity organized and up to date while looking for new ways to improve driver attraction and retention.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience recruiting CDL drivers, owner-operators or other professional drivers.
- Experience within household goods moving, commercial/office & industrial (O&I) relocation, moving and storage, or a closely related transportation environment is strongly preferred.
- Good understanding of the U.S. driver market and the challenges involved in attracting experienced professional drivers.
- Confident communicator who is comfortable making outbound calls and building genuine relationships with drivers.
- Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements and driver qualification standards.
- Organized, proactive and comfortable managing multiple candidates and vacancies at different stages of the recruitment process.