Why Peer Referrals Work

Drivers trust other drivers. Period.

A referral from someone who lives the job beats any ad or cold call.

Higher conversion, faster hires.

Referred drivers apply, approve, and start at far higher rates than traditional leads.

Reach drivers you can't reach online.

Peer referrals unlock passive drivers who aren't scrolling job boards or answering cold calls.

Higher quality, better fit.

Drivers refer people they trust — which means stronger safety profiles, better culture fit, longer tenure.

Tap into networks you can't buy.

Your drivers and the Road Recruiterâ„¢ network open doors advertising can't.

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How it Works

Drivers join the Road Recruiterâ„¢ network.

Each member gets a personal referral code.

They refer Class A drivers they trust.

Drivers 1st screens, qualifies, and places them.

You get ready-to-hire candidates with real intent.

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Benefits for Carriers

Pay drivers, not agencies.

Your recruiting dollars go to the people who deliver results — not third-party platforms or inflated agency fees.

Only pay when a driver is hired.

No wasted spend. No guessing. You invest in successful hires, period.

Better tax treatment.

Referral fees are paid as a recruiting or advertising expense, not payroll — reducing FICA and increasing write-offs.

Scale without headcount.

Expand your recruiting reach without hiring more recruiters.

Access passive driver networks at scale.

Reach drivers you can't touch through traditional channels.

Better Matching

Faster Fill Times

Higher Retention

Flexible Hiring Volume

Clear Communication

Road Recruiterâ„¢ Network Pricing

Growth Plan Best for fleets 51-99 trucks

$2,249/month (billed annually)

$2,999/month (billed monthly)

What you get:

Everything in the Starter Plan

1 Dedicated Closer (Recruiter) assigned to your account

Access to Recruiter Dashboard for In-House recruiters

Carrier Scorecard

Automated rentention texts

Weekend follow-ups on schedule drivers

Enterprise Solutions

Scales to your specific hiring volumes

Custom strategies and business development

Expanded processing and support capabilities

Monthly or quarterly strategy calls

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Free Job Board Listings!

As a member of the Road Recruiter™ Network, you get access to the Drivers 1st job board — free.

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List as many jobs as you want

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Fully Managed by Drivers 1st

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Custom hiring maps with every job

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New features launching every month!

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Why This Works Today

The market is full of drivers who want better miles, more home time, respect, and better equipment. Peer referrals find the ones ready to move but quiet about it — and bring them to you with higher intent and lower acquisition cost.

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NO wASTED TIME, JUST VETTED DRIVERS

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Ready to fill your trucks with drivers worth keeping?

Schedule a free call and see how the Road Recruiterâ„¢ Network can grow your fleet.

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