Job Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Recruit, screen, interview and hire qualified Driver applicants to improve Driver retention and safety.

• Execute traditional and creative recruiting strategies that attract the ideal candidates.
• Establish immediate rapport with potential driving associates by seeking to understand their career goals and interests.
• Practice integrity with each conversation in order to hire long-lasting driving associates.
• Understand and sell our company culture.
• Contact all new leads the day they are received using 3 methods of contact (Phone, Email, Text).
• Utilize computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, or process information, while ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed to the highest standard.
• Set specific commitments with each potential driving associate and follow up to make sure they are kept.
• Daily contact with drivers scheduled for DQP.
• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, pay, and specialty and dedicated opportunities.
• Read, review, and understand all reports (i.e. MVRs, DAC and background checks).
• Interview, gather, and analyze information skillfully to obtain a complete application and pre-qualify applicants.
• Use only the highest standards when hiring a potential driving associate.
• Maintain a relationship with both the Service Center and Clearing House to understand the specific qualities of driving associates we are searching for.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 1+ year recruiting experience or equivalent required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Good listening skills.
• Self-motivated and good interpersonal skills.
• Constantly maintain a professional appearance.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.









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