Company:
Sun Transportation Systems (STS)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay:
$55,000 – $60,000 per year + Performance Bonuses
Job Description:
Sun Transportation Systems (STS) is hiring a results-driven CDL Driver Recruiter/Driver Trainer to support the growth of our nationwide fleet. This role combines driver recruiting, onboarding, and training, making it ideal for someone who understands both driver mindset and DOT compliance.
You will play a key role in attracting, onboarding, and developing professional drivers while ensuring safety, retention, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting & Hiring
- Source, recruit, and onboard company drivers and owner-operators
- Conduct phone screenings, interviews, and hiring decisions
- Develop recruiting strategies (Indeed, job boards, social media, referrals)
- Promote STS to attract high-quality drivers
Training & Driver Development
- Conduct new driver orientation and onboarding
- Perform road tests and OTR evaluations (when required)
- Train drivers on company policies, safety, and ELD usage
- Support new hires during onboarding and transition to dispatch
Compliance & Operations
- Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Maintain accurate driver qualification files
- Monitor driver performance using ELD systems (Samsara preferred)
- Work with dispatch and planning teams to forecast hiring needs
Retention & Performance
- Build driver retention programs and engagement strategies
- Track KPIs (cost per hire, time to hire, turnover rate)
- Address driver concerns and improve satisfaction
Qualifications:
Required:
- 1+ year experience in driver recruiting OR trucking industry
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred (Strong Assets):
- Experience as a CDL driver or driver trainer
- Experience with Samsara ELD
- Experience conducting road tests or OTR evaluations
- Class A CDL (not required but highly preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Punjabi) (not required)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + bonus structure
- Flexible schedule
- Growth opportunities within a scaling company
- Supportive dispatch and operations team
Company Description
STS understands that our drivers are the backbone of our business. That’s why we place such an emphasis on job satisfaction. When drivers join STS, they stay with us because we treat them with the respect they deserve and ensure they are well-compensated for their essential efforts.
We are committed to offering our customers best-in-class services, and we know it takes great drivers to achieve this. STS drivers ride in comfort with state-of-the-art tractors, which have all the latest in safety and fuel-efficiency technologies. We also provide drivers with a friendly and diverse work environment and a varied selection of lanes to ensure you have your desired work-home life balance.
