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Heniff

Liquid bulk chemical and food-grade transport

Driver Recruiter

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
$45k - $60k/yr+ 401(k) Match
Mid, Senior
Oak Brook, IL, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • The candidate must be a self-starter with work ethic, integrity, and initiative.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • The candidate must work independently with minimal supervision.
  • The candidate must maintain the confidential nature of recruitment and human resources employee history, including employment, medical, and driving records.
  • The candidate must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel is required.
  • The ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently is required.
  • The role requires the ability to talk or hear and may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel, reaching with hands and arms, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
  • Specific vision requirements include close-range and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The candidate must be able to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Responsibilities
  • Source, contact, and screen high volumes of professional driving candidates to fill open positions.
  • Communicate information about the company, operating policies, minimum qualifications, benefits, pay, and other employment information.
  • Organize high-volume over-the-road driver applications and leads in the applicant tracking system.
  • Process driver applications and ensure all pre-employment paperwork is completed for new hires and rehires in accordance with Department of Transportation and company standards.
  • Schedule qualified drivers for orientation and confirm their attendance.
  • Maintain open communication with driver applicants to resolve pre-hire issues.
  • Maintain current knowledge of transportation rules and regulations and company hiring guidelines.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • General knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements, employment laws, and recruiting practices is preferred.
  • Tenstreet experience is preferred.

About the company

Heniff provides liquid bulk transportation and supply chain services for chemical and food-grade products across North America and Europe. The company uses a fleet of 2,000 tractors and 5,000 trailers to move materials, utilizing in-cab tablets for real-time tracking and routing to ensure efficient delivery. Unlike many regional carriers, Heniff offers an integrated network of over 100 terminals that include specialized services like rail transloading, ISO tank operations, and tank cleaning. Its goal is to expand its global footprint through strategic acquisitions while maintaining high operational efficiency for major industrial clients.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Heniff Dispatch on 2026-04-29 highlighted new leadership and expanded transloading locations.
  • Heniff reported North American Safety Champions and higher driver pay rates in 2026.
  • European expansion plus 100-plus locations gives Heniff cross-border customer stickiness now.

What critics are saying

  • FMCSA cited Heniff vehicles on 2025-05-28 for wheel and brake defects.
  • Heniff's 2026 safety profile shows repeated maintenance violations and crash exposure.
  • Olympus Partners controls Heniff; weak integration or leverage pressure can constrain 2026 acquisitions.

What makes Heniff unique

  • Heniff's 2024 TechnoPort and Combo Group deals built a Netherlands bulk platform.
  • Heniff Transportation Europe now spans Moerdijk and Born with cleaning, depot, and maintenance.
  • Heniff Food Grade rebrand on 2025-02-17 sharpened a specialized North American identity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC
Apr 24th, 2026
The Heniff organization named NTTC's 2025 North American Safety Champion.

The Heniff organization named NTTC's 2025 North American Safety Champion. Apr 24, 2026 Company Wins Prestigious Heil Trophy in the Harvison Division OAK BROOK, IL - April 23, 2026 - Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC announced that it has been recognized by the NTTC as the 2025 North American Safety Champion within the association's Harvison division. Each year, the NTTC awards a Heil Trophy to the grand champions of three carrier divisions: the Harvison division for large for-hire carriers, the Southerland division for small for-hire carriers, and the private fleet division. "This is a very proud day for the entire Heniff organization." said Bob Heniff, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. "We've reached the top of our division three times in the past six years which really speaks to the company's ongoing commitment to safety. That commitment is our top guiding principle and one shared by our entire workforce." Heniff trucks travelled 113 million miles in 2025 and generated a division leading USDOT accident frequency of a meager .16 incidents per million miles. The company holds three Heil awards in its corporate headquarters which came to Heniff via varied acquisitions over the course of the company's history. "Given the scope of our operations, this recognition is a real team victory," said Leon Lupina, Heniff's Vice President of Safety. "Our safety culture rests upon the combined efforts of our professional drivers, our field personnel, our safety professionals, and our entire corporate team." About Heniff Transportation Systems LLC Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the Heniff family of companies is North America's premier leader in liquid bulk transportation services. Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC operate approximately 2,000 tractors and 5,700 trailers through its network of over 100 locations with expertise in chemical transport, food-grade transport, rail transloading, ISO depot operations, equipment maintenance, tank cleaning services, and logistics. Its mission is to provide efficient supply chain solutions to its chemical and food grade customers in the safest, most responsible manner. From its high-tech tracking and state-of-the-art technology systems to its professional drivers and responsive customer service team, everything Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC do is focused on providing effective solutions to its customers' complex supply chain challenges. For more information about its Company and its integrated services, please visit www.heniff.com.

Yahoo Finance
May 5th, 2025
Premier Bulk Systems Acquires Canada East Coast Operator

Premier Bulk Systems has acquired fellow bulk liquid hauler Longhorn Transportation for an undisclosed sum. The deal gives Ontario, Canada-based Premier Bulk Systems a presence in the Maritime Provinces along Canada’s east coast. New Brunswick, Canada-based Longhorn provides bulk liquid truckload services, hauling petroleum products, asphalt and chemicals. The 21-year-old carrier also provides flatbed and dry van TL transportation. “The addition of Longhorn into Premier’s operating network is highly complementary and leaves us well-positioned for ongoing commercial success and future growth,” said Kevin Berry, Premier’s founder and president, in a news release. Premier’s fleet includes approximately 120 tractors and 250 trailers, specializing in the transportation of chemicals and food-grade products

Bulk Transporter
Dec 3rd, 2024
Heniff acquires Hagen Johnson Group

Deal includes Wisconsin-based group’s food-grade fleet, kosher tank-cleaning operation, and Liquid Freight brokerage

Newswire
Nov 2nd, 2022
Heniff Transportation Systems Acquires Coal City Cob Company

Combination Expands Heniff's Network and Multimodal Service Offerings. Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC announced today that it has acquired the corporate holding company of tank truck operator Coal City Cob Company, Inc. Through this most recent acquisition, Heniff continues to accelerate its industry-leading growth in the tank truck industry's chemical space. Coal City Cob ("CCC") operates with over 230 drivers and 500 trailers within its nationwide network of terminals, including a significant rail-to-truck bulk transfer yard and tank wash facility at its headquarters in Waxahachie, Texas. The existing Heniff and CCC teams will work closely to ensure a timely and efficient integration between the two networks, with a focus on combined customer, employee, and driver satisfaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

Automotive World
Dec 22nd, 2021
Thompson Machinery sold assets to Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC on Dec 4th 21'.

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC has reached an agreement to initially acquire 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Thompson Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.