Head of Driver Recruitment

Head of Driver Recruitment (U.S. Trucking Operations)Premier Trucking Group | Tashkent Office | Full-Time, On-SiteSchedule: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (Uzbekistan time, aligned with U.S. business hours)About the RolePremier Trucking Group is hiring a Head of Driver Recruitment to lead and rebuild our CDL driver recruitment function for U.S. trucking operations.You will own the driver hiring pipeline end to end: sourcing, screening, recruiter performance, conversion rates, and time-to-hire. This is a numbers-driven leadership role, not a passive HR position. We need someone who can set recruiter targets, hold the team accountable, and keep qualified drivers moving through the process without delays.What You Will OwnRecruitment Strategy and PipelineBuild and continuously improve the full CDL driver recruitment processDevelop sourcing across job boards, social media, referrals, databases, and direct outreachImprove hiring speed, candidate quality, and offer acceptance ratesReduce delays between first contact, screening, documentation, approval, and onboardingTeam LeadershipLead, train, and supervise the driver recruitment teamSet daily targets and KPIs for recruiters and hold the team accountable for resultsMonitor recruiter activity, follow-ups, calls, and pipeline movementCoach recruiters on screening quality, candidate communication, and follow-up disciplineScreening and Qualification ControlEnsure candidates are properly screened on CDL history, employment background, safety record, and availabilityCoordinate with Safety and HR on MVR, PSP, Clearinghouse, drug testing, medical cards, and employment verificationPrevent unqualified or high-risk candidates from advancing in the processStrengthen screening questions, interview structure, and evaluation standardsFunnel ManagementTrack every stage from lead to hired driver, including conversion and drop-off pointsEnsure qualified candidates are never lost to slow communication or unclear process stepsImprove coordination between Recruitment, HR, Safety, Dispatch, Fleet, and OperationsReporting and KPIsTrack and report on driver leads, qualified candidates, completed applications, MVR/PSP/Clearinghouse pass rates, drug test and orientation completion, hires, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, recruiter productivity, drop-off rate, and early turnoverDeliver weekly and monthly recruitment reports to managementUse hiring data to identify bottlenecks and fix themRetention Support and Employer BrandingWork with HR, Driver Relations, Dispatch, Safety, and Operations to understand why drivers leaveIdentify patterns in early turnover and failed hiresEnsure candidates are never hired under false expectations or incomplete informationSupport driver-focused job ads, referral campaigns, and recruitment content that are clear, accurate, and professionalRequirementsMust have:5+ years of driver, logistics, or high-volume recruitment experience3+ years managing recruiters, recruitment processes, or hiring funnelsStrong command of sourcing, screening, interviewing, follow-up, and hiring conversionProven ability to manage recruitment KPIs, reports, and hiring dashboardsStrong English communication skillsRussian and UzbekAbility to work under pressure, meet hiring deadlines, and hold a team accountableAbility to work full-time on-site in Tashkent on the night schedule listed aboveStrong advantage:Direct U.S. trucking experience with CDL drivers, DOT/FMCSA requirements, MVR, PSP, Clearinghouse, or driver qualification filesWorking ConditionsFull-time, office-based in Tashkent. Remote work is not available for this position.Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM Uzbekistan timeOccasional extended hours during urgent hiring periodsProfessional office environment and all necessary equipment providedWhat We OfferStable full-time position in a growing trucking and logistics companyFull ownership of the driver recruitment department and the authority to rebuild itCompetitive salary based on experience and interview results