Course Objective:
To equip students with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to confidently and ethically recruit qualified truck drivers for carriers, logistics companies, or dispatching operations.
📘 Module 1: Introduction to Truck Driver Recruiting
Lesson 1.1: The Role of a Truck Driver Recruiter
- Overview of the trucking industry
- Why recruiters are essential
- Recruiter responsibilities
Lesson 1.2: Traits of a Successful Recruiter
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Professionalism and follow-up
Activity: Self-assessment: Do you have the recruiter mindset?
📗 Module 2: Getting the Job Done Effectively
Lesson 2.1: Understanding Carrier Needs
- Types of trucking jobs (OTR, regional, local)
- Equipment and endorsements required
Lesson 2.2: Building a Carrier Profile
- Company culture, pay packages, and benefits
- Routes, home time, and equipment types
Quiz 2: Matching drivers with carrier profiles
📕 Module 3: Ethical & Legal Recruiting Practices
Lesson 3.1: FMCSA Rules and Driver Requirements
- Drug testing, MVRs, DAC reports
- CDL standards and age restrictions
Lesson 3.2: Fair Hiring Practices & Avoiding Discrimination
- What not to say
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws
Quiz 3: Legal Do’s and Don’ts
📙 Module 4: Safety, Compliance & Screening
Lesson 4.1: Safety Scores and CSA Basics
- Understanding carrier safety ratings
- How safety impacts recruiting
Lesson 4.2: Vetting Driver Candidates
- Pre-employment screening steps
- Interview techniques
Quiz 4: Candidate Evaluation Checklist
📒 Module 5: Trucking Jobs & Equipment Types
Lesson 5.1: Job Classifications in Trucking
- Solo vs. team, dedicated routes, seasonal work
Lesson 5.2: Equipment Breakdown
- Dry van, reefer, flatbed, tanker, etc.
Quiz 5: Match jobs with proper equipment
📓 Module 6: Real-World Best Practices
Lesson 6.1: Lessons Learned in the Field
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Staying organized
Lesson 6.2: Tools of the Trade
- CRM software, spreadsheets, call scripts
- Tracking applicants and follow-ups
Activity: Build your own recruiting tracker
🎁 Bonus Materials
- Recruiting Call Scripts
- Email Templates
- Carrier Onboarding Checklist
- Apply with Truck Driver Nation Portal Walkthrough
🎓 Final Assessment & Certification
- Final Quiz: Scenario-based questions
- Practical Review: Submitting a mock recruit
- Certification Issued Upon Completion
Support: Access to Truck Driver Nation’s private recruiter community + optional mentorship add-on.
Course only takes about 45 Minutes and you're ready to get to work.
Our comprehensive online course is designed exclusively for ambitious individuals like you who are eager to establish a work from home career quickly. With our proven strategies, expert guidance, and real-world insights, you'll be equipped to start making money from home within your first week as a truck driver recruiter. We also guarantee hire upon completion of the course.
