Description
Ready to Drive Success?
Join CRST’s Driver Recruiting team as a Senior Driver Recruiter and take the lead in sourcing and hiring experienced Owner-Operators for our Flatbed division. If you’re a relationship-driven recruiter with strong sourcing instincts, deep transportation expertise, and a passion for connecting with drivers who deliver on their commitments, this is your next big opportunity.
How You’ll Work
Location: Onsite at 200 Republic St, Birmingham, AL 35214
Travel: Occasional for hiring events and industry conferences
Compensation: This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position: $63,200 to $82,200 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills, and location.
Incentives: Eligible for performance-based bonus or commission programs, as applicable.
Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Additional Compensation: Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives, as applicable.
About the Role
Keeping safe, capable drivers behind the wheel and meeting customer needs is critical to CRST’s success. CRST’s Driver Recruiting team finds experienced, reliable solo and team drivers for all business units. As a Senior Recruiting Partner, you’ll lead sourcing and recruiting strategies to build and retain a strong Owner-Operator fleet. This role blends tactical execution with strategic partnership—you’ll source top talent, influence decisions, and help shape the future of CRST’s Flatbed recruiting program.
What You’ll Do
Owner-Operator Sourcing: Identify, engage, and convert qualified Owner-Operators using digital tools, lead databases, and proactive outreach
Recruitment Execution: Manage full-cycle recruiting from first contact through signed agreement, ensuring a seamless experience for every driver
Talent Advising: Partner with operations leaders to align recruiting strategies with capacity and market goals
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain ongoing pipelines of experienced Owner-Operators to meet evolving freight demands
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, compliance, and safety teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term success
Mentorship: Support and guide recruiting peers by sharing sourcing techniques, communication strategies, and process best practices
Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing performance, recommend enhancements, and implement efficiencies in recruiting workflows
Culture and Engagement: Model professionalism, collaboration, and positivity within the Birmingham recruiting office
What Great Looks Like
Proven success sourcing and recruiting experienced Owner-Operators or commercial drivers
Confident communicator who builds trust quickly with candidates and internal partners
Self-starter with a sense of urgency, curiosity, and drive to achieve recruiting goals
Collaborative, adaptable professional who thrives amid change and high expectations
Natural mentor with leadership potential and a commitment to team success
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Extensive Owner-Operator recruiting and sourcing experience in transportation or logistics
Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and lead generation tools
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills
Ability to work onsite in Birmingham, AL
Preferred
A four-year degree or applicable work experience with demonstrated success
Prior lead or manager experience in driver recruiting
Experience within Flatbed or specialized trucking environments
Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret sourcing metrics and improve performance
Why CRST?
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication, and talent. This milestone reflects our commitment to sharpening operations, strengthening customer partnerships, and turning challenges into opportunities.
We set the gold standard in transportation through safety, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple: deliver promises and drive success so people have what they need to live and thrive. At CRST, you’ll have the flexibility to lead with impact, backed by a company committed to smart, sustainable growth and your long-term success.
Core Values
Safety at the Core of All We Do
Integrity in Every Decision and Action
Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities
Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Let’s Build Something Great
Apply today and help grow CRST’s Flatbed Owner-Operator fleet by sourcing and recruiting the best drivers on the road—driving success for our company, our partners, and our customers nationwide.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Drivers License - Class C
Cedar Rapids, IA
CRST International is an American freight company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Founded in 1955 by Herald and Miriam Smith, it is a privately held company with a current fleet of about 4,500 trucks and annual revenues of $1.5 billion.
Our Roots
In 1955, Herald and Miriam Smith started Cedar Rapids Steel Transport out of a refurbished chicken coop they bought for $125.
At the time, they had no trucks and no customers, but Herald, known as “Smitty,” convinced firms he could save them money. He contracted with owner/operators who were hauling livestock to Chicago to return to the Cedar Rapids area with loads of steel instead of empty trucks. Family-owned to this day, CRST has evolved from a trucking firm to one of the nation’s leading providers of transportation solutions.
Further, CRST is an equal opportunity employer, which means that they’ll offer employment to qualified candidates, regardless of their sociocultural orientations and religious affiliations. CRST currently employs in excess of 2300 people. Their workforce comprises of people from all walks of life, different demographics and realities.