Final Mile Carrier Recruiter

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level? At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive!  Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world. What We Offer! A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees. Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.  SUMMARY The Final Mile Carrier Recruiter is responsible for identifying, attracting, qualifying, and onboarding independent transportation providers who support NXTPoint's Final Mile delivery network. These transportation providers may include: Independent Contractor (IC) Drivers operating their own vehicles Owner-Operators who own and operate a delivery truck or fleet vehicle Small Delivery Businesses with multiple drivers and vehicles Delivery Teams that specialize in home delivery, appliance delivery, furniture delivery, and white-glove services Regional and local transportation companies that provide dedicated final mile delivery capacity Working closely with Operations leadership, this role ensures NXTPoint maintains a reliable network of qualified delivery partners capable of meeting customer demand, supporting business growth, and providing exceptional service across multiple markets. Why This Role Matters The Final Mile Carrier Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring NXTPoint Logistics has the carrier capacity needed to support customer commitments and business growth. This position works closely with Operations to identify, recruit, onboard, and maintain a network of qualified carrier partners and owner-operators across multiple markets. How This Role Differs Unlike traditional corporate recruiting positions, this role focuses on recruiting independent contractor carriers and delivery partners in a fast-paced logistics environment. Recruiting must balance immediate operational demand with proactive market mapping, relationship management, and continuous pipeline development ahead of anticipated volume, expansion, and peak-season needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Carrier Recruitment & Pipeline Management Identify, source, and recruit independent contractor carriers, owner-operators, delivery teams, and transportation providers across assigned markets. Maintain a robust, market-specific pipeline of qualified carrier candidates to support current and anticipated operational needs, including potential additional drivers and helpers for existing carrier teams. Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job boards, referrals, social media, industry networks, and direct outreach. Build and maintain relationships with transportation professionals and carrier organizations to create sustainable recruiting channels. Conduct outbound recruiting campaigns to support market expansion and operational growth initiatives. Screening & Qualification Evaluate prospective carriers against operational, safety, insurance, equipment, and customer requirements. Conduct phone screenings and qualification interviews to determine fit for specific market needs. Review documentation, compliance requirements, and onboarding materials for accuracy and completeness. Communicate compensation structures, service expectations, route opportunities, schedules, and contractual requirements. Operations Partnership Collaborate closely with Final Mile Operations leaders to understand carrier requirements by market, geography, equipment type, and customer demand. Anticipate future recruiting needs through regular workforce planning discussions with leadership. Provide updates on recruiting activity, pipeline health, onboarding progress, and market-specific challenges. Support urgent staffing and carrier coverage requests as operational needs arise. Onboarding & Compliance Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure all requirements are completed prior to activation. Track recruiting metrics including sourcing activity, pipeline conversion, onboarding completion, time-to-activation, activated carrier/team capacity by market, and gaps versus agreed recruiting needs. Partner with Safety, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure carrier readiness. Maintain accurate recruiting and applicant tracking records. Reporting & Performance Track recruiting metrics including sourcing activity, pipeline conversion, onboarding completion, and time-to-fill. Analyze recruiting trends and recommend strategies to improve carrier acquisition and retention. Continuously identify opportunities to enhance recruiting effectiveness and candidate experience. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required 3+ years of recruiting experience in transportation, logistics, final mile, courier, delivery, trucking, or independent contractor workforce environments. Experience recruiting owner-operators, independent contractors, carriers, or delivery service providers in a high-volume environment. Strong sourcing, networking, and relationship-building skills