CDL driver recruiting for trucking and logistics companies
Recruitomatic recruits CDL-A and CDL-B drivers, owner-operators, dispatchers, and diesel mechanics. Screening asks about license class, endorsements, experience, and driving record before a driver reaches your recruiter.
13 interviews booked, 11 confirmed.
CDL driver roles we recruit
CDL-A drivers
Over-the-road, regional, and local drivers.
CDL-B and delivery drivers
Straight truck, route, and last-mile drivers.
Owner-operators
Independent drivers who lease on with their own equipment.
Dispatchers and diesel mechanics
The people who keep trucks loaded and running.
Why CDL driver hiring is hard
Qualification is strict
License class, endorsements, a DOT medical card, driving record, and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status all matter. Knockout questions cover them first.
Drivers apply to several carriers at once
The carrier that calls back first usually gets the driver. Automated follow-up responds within minutes.
Home time decides it
Drivers choose on home time, pay per mile, and equipment. Ads lead with those.
How CDL driver recruiting works
Driver screening asks about license class, endorsements, years of experience, recent accidents and violations, and the home time a driver wants. Your team still runs the formal qualification checks before hiring.
We launch your campaign within 48 hours
We write the job ads, connect the job boards and ad platforms, and build your screening questions. You approve the messaging.
Every applicant is screened as they apply
Knockout questions filter on the requirements you set, so only candidates who meet them move forward.
Follow-up runs until they book
Text, email, and calls re-engage non-responders and no-shows until they schedule or opt out.
Confirmed interviews land on your calendar
Candidates arrive screened, informed about the role, and confirmed for the time.
What CDL driver recruiting costs
Managed plans are month-to-month, and custom packages are available.
Pay per hire
From $200 per hire
No monthly subscription. The same system, billed by the hire.
- Job ads, screening, and scheduling
- Billed per hire instead of monthly
- Fits seasonal pushes and smaller teams
Silver
$1,000 per month
Fully managed recruiting. Interviews land on your calendar.
- Job ads written and posted for you
- AI screening and automated follow-up
- Interviews booked on your calendar
- Weekly check-ins
Gold
$2,000 per month
Everything in Silver, plus a prescreen interview run by our team.
- Everything in Silver
- Prescreen interviews run by our team
- Candidates briefed on role and pay
- Notes and feedback on each candidate
Custom packages are available for phone-vetted candidates, executive search, and do-it-yourself setups. Ask for a quote.
CDL driver recruiting questions
Do you verify a driver’s record?
Screening asks drivers to report their license class, experience, and violations, which filters out those who don’t meet your criteria. Your company remains responsible for the checks FMCSA requires, such as the motor vehicle record and Clearinghouse query.
Can you recruit owner-operators?
Yes. Owner-operator campaigns use separate ads that lead with pay per mile, fuel programs, and lease terms.
How quickly do drivers get a response?
Automated text and email go out as soon as a driver applies, followed by calls, so the driver hears from you while still comparing carriers.
How much does CDL driver recruiting cost?
Pay per hire starts at $200 per hire. Monthly plans are $1,000 per month for Silver and $2,000 per month for Gold, billed month-to-month. Custom packages are available for larger teams and executive search.
How fast can CDL driver recruiting start?
Most campaigns launch within 48 hours of kickoff, and most clients see qualified candidates on their calendar within the first week.
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Stop chasing applicants. Start interviewing the right ones.
Book a demo and we will map your roles, your markets, and the plan that fits. Most campaigns launch within 48 hours.