Lead Driver Recruiter

MUST HAVE DRIVER RECRUITING EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED

Lead Driver Recruiter

About Us:

Formed in 1924 Cowan Systems is a privately owned company headquartered in Baltimore, MD and enjoys a history of excellence and quality in the transportation business. Starting out as one man’s entrepreneurial spirit, has grown into six unique divisions that operate throughout the country. Today, Cowan’s state-of-the-art fleet has grown to 2,100 power units and 6,500 trailers operating out of 40 locations nationwide.

Due to continued growth, Cowan Systems, LLC is seeking the top talent in the industry to join our team.

Cowan Systems, LLC is a national truckload carrier that specializes in providing high quality dedicated fleet services for companies requiring first-rate performance. Cowan Systems offers dedicated fleet services which provide a customized transportation package designed to meet the specific needs of the shipper, such as specialized equipment, strict timetables, and custom reporting. Our 100% supply chain solution includes local and long-haul trucking services, brokerage, warehousing, and driver leasing.

Cowan is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and stable work environment that promotes individual success, equal opportunity for learning, and professional growth. In our family-oriented environment, we treat everyone with dignity and respect. Through the emphasis of our team-work philosophy, we maintain a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun.

Our Mission:

At Cowan Systems, LLC our mission is to provide logistics and transportation services that create value for our clients, suppliers, employees, and owners. We pursue our work with diligence, intelligence, and a high regard for the safety of our employees, stakeholders, and the public.

Our Vision:

Cowan Systems is an industry leader and the carrier of choice because of our passion for service, best in class drivers, professional management team, commitment to safety, drive for innovation, and our culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Our Values:

• Safety of our team drives every decision we make.
• An entrepreneurial spirit fostered by healthy work environments.
• Fiscal responsibility
• Exceptional Customer service

Cowan Culture:

At Cowan Systems LLC, our most valuable strength is our people – with diverse backgrounds and experiences we prioritize personal and professional development. We are a company that explores innovative ideas and encourages creativity. Our success is fueled by cultivating and inspiring our community through open & honest communication. Together, we provide exceptional service to our partners and our peers. Cowan is NOT defined by what we do as individuals, but who we are as a team.

Job Objective: A Lead Driver Recruiter proactively sells driving opportunities, screens applicants, and makes employment offers to qualified drivers for Cowan Systems, LLC in approved geographic regions and in accordance with company guidelines, DOT regulations and Federal and State Employment Laws. A lead also uses gained expertise to support fellow colleagues within the department to meet established goals. This includes but is not limited to training, collaborating with multiple audiences, being an agent for change, and working through team escalations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and meet individual goals set by manager as well as contribute to department/team goals
  • These include screening and interviewing of qualified driver candidates
• Answer incoming calls and inquires generated from various sources such as ads, internet, job search engines, etc.
• Guide candidate in screening process to determine eligibility from information supplied to the company according to standard criteria
• Sell Cowan Systems, LLC by functioning as a positive “first contact” and using creative ways to sell the benefits of driving for Cowan
• Make hiring decisions based upon DOT regulations and company standards
• Maintain an applicant database and provide reports as requested such as sourcing reports, applicant tracking and other recruiting based data
• Schedule and confirm orientation start dates with applicants and notify pertinent Cowan Systems, LLC personnel of orientation attendees.
• Maintain superior customer service to multiple audiences, to include drivers, peers, and internal departments
• Assist with training new teammates
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding established processes and proactively advocate for process change
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and timeliness
• Exhibit exceptional behavior, always demonstrating adherence to Cowan’s core values
• Ability to work routinely on-site at a Cowan facility

Employee Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $24.50-$26.50 per hour commission (Depending on knowledge & experience)
• Full benefits - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• PTO (sick & vacation) and 401K