Full-Time

Driver Recruiter Regional Leader

Updated on 9/4/2026

Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

201-500 employees

Largest full-truckload carrier in North America

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Phoenix, AZ, USA

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Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of transportation experience.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain, evaluate, and utilize statistical information.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage and motivate others.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the driver recruiter process and develop plans and strategies to maintain sufficient driver staffing across company fleets.
  • Manage the driver recruiting process and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
  • Achieve regional growth and hiring goals established by company leadership.
  • Oversee coaching and counseling of recruiters in assigned areas to support employee development and performance improvement.
  • Evaluate driver requirements and develop plans and strategies to achieve hiring goals for all company fleets.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with terminal managers and business unit leaders to resolve concerns and meet business needs.
  • Assist with the internal new-driver website experience and job board to ensure relevance and alignment with department objectives.
  • Structure training and direct data integrity for driver recruiting staff.
  • Direct the recruiting department to improve driver retention and meet department and company goals.
  • Support other recruiting areas, such as dedicated recruiting, job creation, and coordinator functions.
  • Assist others in achieving organizational objectives.
Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation

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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a leading asset-based truckload carrier in North America with a nationwide fleet, providing regional, intermodal, and dedicated freight services. Its operations run through an integrated network of owned trucks and drivers, using standardized routing, safety programs, and data-driven optimization to move freight reliably across long distances. The 2017 merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation gave it scale, broad geographic reach, and a diverse service mix, enabling better pricing, capacity stability, and investments in safety and sustainability. Its goal is to maintain industry leadership by delivering trusted, efficient, and safe freight movement across a large network while pursuing ongoing improvements in service quality and sustainability.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Q2 showed 80% EPS growth and 360-basis-point margin improvement.
  • U.S. Xpress over-the-road became profitable in Q2 2026, validating the acquisition.
  • AAA Cooper opened four locations recently, expanding Knight-Swift's LTL network footprint.

What critics are saying

  • August 2025 ERISA settlements expose governance weaknesses and invite more employee litigation.
  • FreightWaves reported 2023 support layoffs after weak Q2; cost cuts signal brittle demand.
  • Truckload pricing remains cyclical; a prolonged freight slump would crush leverage and earnings.

What makes Knight-Swift Transportation unique

  • Knight-Swift spans truckload, LTL, intermodal, and brokerage across North America.
  • July 8, 2025 $2.5 billion credit facility preserves acquisition firepower and liquidity.
  • U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper give scale competitors struggle to replicate quickly.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company News

TipRanks
Jul 15th, 2025
Knight Transportation Secures New $2.5 Billion Credit Facility - TipRanks.com

An announcement from Knight Transportation ( ($KNX) ) is now available. On July 8, 2025, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. entered into a new $2.5 billion u...

Business Wire
Mar 22nd, 2023
Knight-Swift Transportation Agrees to Acquire U.S. Xpress Enterprises for $6.15 Per Share

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (