Trucking
10 truck driver recruiting experts
These ten professionals have recruited truck drivers in-house at trucking carriers as driver recruiting managers, directors and vice presidents, in current or former roles. A reader can learn how driver recruiting leaders build and run their teams at trucking companies.
Professionals to explore
01—10Colleen Dorn
LinkedInExperience: Director of Driver Recruiting · Freight Exchange - A Pure Company
Director of Driver Recruiting at Freight Exchange - A Pure Company since 2010, the only role shown in the profile excerpt. The profile describes Freight Exchange as an asset-based full truckload, dry van carrier with a regional southwest fleet, expedited teams and local dedicated fleets.
Conner Bane
LinkedInExperience: Director, Driver Recruiting and Retention · Venture Logistics
Director, Driver Recruiting and Retention at Venture Logistics since 2025. Former Driver Experience Recruiting Manager (2022–2025) and Driver Recruiter (2021–2022) at Venture Logistics, and Driver Field Recruiting Manager at Schneider (2018–2021). The profile places the Driver Experience Recruiting Manager role in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jason Schmelmer
LinkedInExperience: Director, National Driver Recruiting · IMC Logistics
Director of Driver Recruiting & Experience at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics since 2026. Former VP, Driver Experience at ContainerPort Group (2022–2026), Director, National Driver Recruiting at IMC Logistics (2020–2022), and Intermodal Recruiting Manager (2018–2020) and Fleet Recruiter (2015–2018) at ContainerPort Group.
Jennifer Clark
LinkedInExperience: Driver Recruiting Manager · USA Truck, Inc.
Driver Recruiting Manager at USA Truck, Inc. since 2025, and also Driver Recruiting Manager there from 2020 to 2021. Former Experience Improvement Manager (2021–2025) and Recruiter (2020) at USA Truck, Inc., and Driver Services at Cheema Freightlines LLC (2018–2020).
Jennifer Clem
LinkedInExperience: Driver Recruitment Manager · RCS Trucking & Freight, Inc.
Driver Recruitment Manager at RCS Trucking & Freight, Inc. since 2014, where the profile describes marketing and recruiting drivers for flatbed tractor trailer, qualifying applicants and conducting orientation for new drivers. Former Owner Operator at JC Motors, LLC (2003–2014) and Safety Director at Duffield Hauling, Inc (2002–2003).
Jennifer Hillegass
LinkedInExperience: Director of Recruiting and Marketing · Smith Transport
Director of Recruiting and Marketing at Smith Transport since 2022. The profile describes the role as Director of Driver Recruiting, Orientation, and Marketing, leading a team of 11 professionals and providing strategic leadership for all recruiting and orientation. Former Inside Sales & Marketing Brand Manager (2020–2022) at Smith Transport.
Joseph Anderson
LinkedInExperience: Director of Recruiting · Nussbaum Transportation
Director of Recruiting at Nussbaum Transportation since 2024, a role the profile tags as Director level in Human Resources in Hudson, Illinois. Former Recruiting Manager (2020–2024), Driver Recruiter (2014–2020) and Accounting Assistant (2012–2014) at Nussbaum Transportation.
Kia Gardner
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Driver Recruiting · Hirschbach
Director - Driver Recuiting at Hirschbach since 2025. Former Vice President - Driver Recruiting (2024–2025), Director Of Recruiting (2022–2024), Recruiting Manager (2019–2022) and Recruiter (2017–2019) at Hirschbach. The profile lists Hirschbach as a Truck Transportation company.
Mitch Wiley
LinkedInExperience: Driver Recruiter Manager · J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Driver Recruiter Manager at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. since 2018. Former Career Placement Specialist at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (2015–2018), Culinary Manager at Chili's (2010–2015) and General Manager at RibCrib (1999–2010). The profile describes 15 years in the restaurant industry, including opening 15 restaurants for Rib Crib.
Rick Ham
LinkedInExperience: Director of Driver Recruiting · National Carriers, Inc.
Director of Driver Recruiting at National Carriers, Inc. since 2011, a role the profile also describes as Director of NCI Leasing and Driver Recruiting. Former Corporate Capacity Manager at Greatwide Dedicated Transport (2007–2011) and Director of Human Resources and Driver Recruiting at Texas Star Express (2005–2007).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's carrier type to yours, since recruiting for a large national truckload fleet differs from hiring for a regional flatbed, intermodal or dedicated operation. Also decide whether you need help with the recruiting funnel itself or with orientation and the first months after hire, and ask about both.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which recruiting sources bring you drivers who stay past the first 90 days?
- 02How do you qualify applicants quickly without letting safety standards slip?
- 03How do recruiting, orientation and driver managers share responsibility for early turnover?
Reaching truck driver recruiting experts
How can I contact one of these truck driver recruiting experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Freight Exchange - A Pure Company, Venture Logistics and IMC Logistics, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach truck driver recruiting experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
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