Independent Contractor Recruiter

Drive Your Future Forward with Us!

Join a team that keeps moving forward—where your work makes a real impact every day. We're a transportation company that takes pride in delivering excellence every mile of the way—and we're looking for passionate, motivated and reliable people to help us do just that. Come be part of a team that values hard work, supports growth, and celebrates every win together.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RECRUITER – SEA059

Daily Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned markets to conduct in-person recruitment and driver engagement.
• Work closely with Recruiting Coordinator (RC) to advance candidates through the recruiting process (from applicants through onboarding).
• Act as the primary recruiter and engagement lead for assigned markets.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Safety, and Ambassadors on local driver engagement actions.
• Document local observations: driver sentiment, competitor updates, referral activity, and forecasted staffing needs.
• Provide weekly market engagement reporting (driver outreach, referrals, appreciation events, onboarding status, retention trends).
• Drive in-market recruiting efforts through direct driver outreach, on-site visits, and field presence.
• Solicit referrals weekly from active drivers and track referral activity.
• Deploy localized marketing (signs, flyers, partner businesses) to build visibility.
• Host recruiting sessions in assigned areas.
• Pre-screen referred candidates to ensure alignment with company standards (availability, communication, professionalism, and experience).
• Track and evaluate lead quality by source to prioritize strong referrals.
• Partner with Operations to forecast staffing needs and adjust recruiting focus to meet market demand.
• Maintain visibility and relationships in the market through consistent check-ins with new and at-risk drivers.
• Monitor driver engagement and identify root causes of disengagement.
• Partner with Operations, COB, and Ambassadors on coaching and retention strategies.

What we require:

• Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite, moderate Excel knowledge.
• Strong experience in recruiting, staffing, logistics, or distribution industry preferred.
• Proven experience in Independent Contractor Recruiting (minimum 3 years).
• Previous Class A driving experience with a CDL preferred.
• Strong interviewing and selection skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with ICs in the field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive local recruiting and retention decisions.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly (up to 80%) to assigned areas.

Southeast Independent Delivery Service was founded in 1999, and we understand that our employees, owner- operators and contractors, are at the forefront of our business, focusing on safety and providing quality services for our customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision along with paid vacation time and holidays. We also offer a 401k Retirement Program because planning for the future is just as important as being a success in the present. We are proud to give all our team members the opportunity to earn a steady income and advance in their careers.