Driver Recruiter

Loudon County Trucking was founded in 1996 with three units and a base of operations in Knoxville, TN. LCT is an award-winning trucking company respected in the trucking industry as specialists hauling aluminum and steel products.



Loudon County Trucking, now a PS Logistics Company, has 3 locations, with its headquarters in Loudon, TN. Our customer base has steadily grown and we now deliver nationwide and Canada. We specialize in the aluminum industry hauling coils, ingots, and molten aluminum. We also haul building materials, lumber and steel products.



Loudon County Trucking began with a family and a vision. And that same courage, strength, dedication and sense of achievement continues today. It is reflected in the faces of our employees, our drivers, and our customer friends. Many of those who joined us in the early years are still with us today.

We are committed to safety, reliability, and treating our drivers like professionals. 

THIS IS A SALES ROLE — IF YOU CAN CLOSE, YOU’LL WIN

Loudon County Trucking / Purdy Brothers is an always-growing trucking company looking for a results-driven Driver Recruiter who lives to close deals, stack commissions, and fill trucks. If you’re motivated by money, competition, and hitting big numbers, this role is built for you.

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of CDL drivers, from lead generation to onboarding. This role plays a critical part in maintaining fleet staffing levels while ensuring candidates align with company safety standards, culture, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit qualified CDL drivers using multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals, etc.)
• Manage inbound driver leads and conduct outbound recruiting calls
• Pre-qualify drivers based on experience, MVR, PSP, and company hiring criteria
• Clearly communicate pay packages, benefits, home time, and expectations
• Coordinate interviews, orientation scheduling, and onboarding documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system
• Follow up consistently with candidates to improve conversion and reduce fall-off
• Work closely with safety, operations, and HR teams to ensure smooth hiring
• Track recruiting metrics such as lead volume, cost-per-hire, and time-to-fill
• Support driver retention initiatives and referral programs

• Proven experience recruiting CDL drivers or a strong sales background
• Competitive mindset — you want to be at the top of the leaderboard
• Excellent phone skills and the ability to close on the first call
• Comfortable handling rejection and high call volume
• Organized, persistent, and self-motivated
• ATS or CRM experience preferred
• DOT knowledge is a plus — but we can teach it

• Competitive base pay plus performance-based incentives/bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
• The chance to directly impact company success and driver satisfaction

This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression.  This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. 

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.