Specialised recruitment

CDL driver recruitment that fills your seats with drivers who stay.

RAST recruits, screens and presents qualified CDL drivers for trucking carriers and fleets: Class A and Class B, OTR, regional, local, dedicated and owner-operators.

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CDL-A & CDL-BOTR, regional & localOwner-operatorsPre-screened shortlists

01 Overview

Hire CDL drivers without the guesswork.

Driver hiring is a race against turnover. Every empty seat is lost revenue, and the carriers that win are the ones that find good drivers first, communicate clearly and follow through.

RAST works as an extension of your recruiting team. We source drivers across multiple channels, screen them against your requirements, and put only genuinely qualified, interested candidates in front of you, so your team spends its time interviewing, not chasing.

02 Drivers we recruit

The right driver for every seat.

CDL-A drivers

Class A licence holders for tractor-trailers and combination vehicles: dry van, reefer, flatbed, tanker and specialised freight.

CDL-B drivers

Class B drivers for straight trucks, box trucks, dump trucks and other single heavy vehicles.

OTR drivers

Over-the-road drivers comfortable with long hauls, extended time away and nationwide lanes.

Regional drivers

Drivers who run defined regions and want predictable home time on a weekly or better rhythm.

Local and dedicated drivers

Home-daily and dedicated-route drivers for customers who need consistent, familiar faces.

Team drivers

Co-driver pairs for expedited and long-distance freight that keeps moving.

Owner-operators

Independent drivers with their own authority or leased on, for carriers growing capacity.

Endorsed drivers

Drivers holding hazmat (H), tanker (N), doubles/triples (T) and combined endorsements for specialised loads.

03 Our process

From open seat to driver on the road.

Intake

We learn your equipment, lanes, pay package, home time, minimum requirements and how many drivers you need and by when.

Source

We search across multiple channels: job boards, social media, driver communities, referrals and direct outreach.

Screen

Every candidate is assessed on licence class and endorsements, verifiable experience, safety history, motivation and communication.

Present

You receive a shortlist of qualified, interested drivers with clear notes on experience, expectations and availability.

Onboard

We coordinate interviews, orientation scheduling and paperwork so approved drivers start quickly and smoothly.

Retain

We check in at the early milestones after start date, so small problems are solved before they become turnover.

04 How we screen

Qualified, not just available.

Every driver we present has been assessed on the points that decide whether a hire works out. Your own compliance checks and final decision always stay with you.

Licence and endorsements

Correct CDL class and the endorsements your freight requires.

Verifiable experience

Work history, equipment familiarity and lane experience that match the role.

Safety and driving record

Candidates who are prepared for your motor vehicle record, safety history and clearinghouse checks.

Medical and compliance readiness

Current medical certification and awareness of DOT and FMCSA requirements.

Motivation and fit

Pay, home time, routes and equipment preferences aligned with your offer, which drives retention.

Communication and reliability

Responsiveness and professionalism, because how drivers treat the process predicts how they treat the job.

05 Why RAST

How RAST gives you better drivers.

Speed without shortcuts

Multi-channel sourcing and a ready pipeline mean faster shortlists, with screening that is never skipped.

Pre-screened, not just collected

You interview qualified candidates, not a pile of resumes.

Clear communication

Drivers and carriers both know where they stand at every stage, which keeps good candidates engaged.

Flexible engagement

Single hires, ongoing recruitment or high-volume campaigns, structured around your needs.

Retention focus

Follow-up after start date, because a driver who stays is worth more than a driver who is merely hired.

Founder-led accountability

Our founders bring supply chain and business technology backgrounds and stay close to every engagement.

06 Hiring guide

How to hire CDL drivers who stay.

A practical guide for carriers and fleets building a stronger driver team.

01Match the licence and endorsements to the freight

A CDL-A is required for tractor-trailers and combination vehicles, while a CDL-B covers single heavy vehicles such as straight and box trucks. Hazmat (H), tanker (N) and doubles/triples (T) endorsements open specialised freight. Define these requirements before you start sourcing, so every conversation begins with the right drivers.

02Understand OTR, regional and local jobs

OTR drivers run long distances and spend extended time away from home. Regional drivers cover a defined area with more predictable home time. Local and dedicated drivers are home daily and often serve fixed customers. Matching the driver’s lifestyle to the route is one of the strongest predictors of whether they stay.

03Verify safety and compliance history

Reviewing a driver’s motor vehicle record, safety performance history and drug and alcohol clearinghouse status protects your fleet, your insurance and the public. Screening early for these points saves your team from late-stage surprises.

04Make a competitive, honest offer

Drivers compare pay structure, home time, equipment age and culture. Clear, accurate job descriptions attract fewer but better applicants and reduce early turnover.

05Move fast, then onboard well

Good drivers have options and rarely wait. A fast, respectful process wins them, and a structured first 90 days keeps them.

07 Questions

CDL driver recruitment: your questions.

How can I hire CDL drivers faster?

The fastest route is a clear role brief, a competitive and honest offer, and a partner that sources continuously. RAST sources across several channels and screens candidates before presenting them, so you interview qualified drivers sooner.

What does CDL driver recruitment cost?

Fees depend on volume and engagement type, and they are agreed in writing before work starts. Book a free consultation and we will explain the options that suit your hiring needs.

Do you recruit both CDL-A and CDL-B drivers?

Yes. We recruit Class A drivers for tractor-trailers and combination vehicles and Class B drivers for straight trucks, box trucks and similar single vehicles.

Can you recruit owner-operators?

Yes. If you are expanding capacity with owner-operators or leased-on drivers, tell us about your terms and requirements and we will source suitable candidates.

What is the difference between OTR, regional and local CDL driver jobs?

OTR (over-the-road) jobs involve long-haul routes and time away from home. Regional jobs run within a defined area with more predictable home time. Local jobs are home daily. We recruit for all three.

How do you screen CDL drivers?

We verify licence class and endorsements, review experience and safety history, check readiness for compliance requirements, and assess motivation and communication. Your own compliance checks and final hiring decision always remain with you.

Can you find drivers with hazmat, tanker or doubles/triples endorsements?

Yes. Share the endorsements your freight requires and we will search specifically for drivers who already hold them.

How do you help reduce driver turnover?

By aligning pay, home time and routes with the right driver from the start, and by following up after the start date so issues are caught early.

Can you handle high-volume driver hiring?

Yes. We structure campaigns for carriers that need many drivers at once. Share your numbers and timeline and we will confirm what is realistic.

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Request drivers

Need CDL drivers? Let’s fill your seats.

Tell us about your equipment, lanes and how many drivers you need. We will reply with a clear plan, with no obligation.

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