Driver Recruiting 101 - Best Practices & Tips

Learn how to build a faster, more efficient driver recruiting process with this practical guide designed for today’s highly competitive trucking market. Discover proven daily workflows and best practices that help fleets respond quickly to driver leads, move applicants through the pipeline, and hire quality CDL drivers faster.

Faster follow-up
Faster follow-up
Better pipeline
Better pipeline
More hires
More hires
Faster follow-up
Better pipeline
More hires

Build a Faster, More Efficient Recruiting Process

Build a Faster, More Efficient Recruiting Process

No more clunky portals or paper forms. Double Nickel’s Driver Application is fast, mobile-friendly, and built to move drivers through the funnel without friction.

Mobile-First Experience

Mobile-First Experience

Mobile-First Experience

Drivers can apply anytime, anywhere with a UI optimized for speed and simplicity.

Smart Autofill

Smart Autofill

Smart Autofill

Integrated with FMCSA and Google Maps to pre-fill work history and address details instantly.

Speed up your recruiting process, reducing time to hire and making sure no truck seats in the yard.

Start Now, Finish Later

Start Now, Finish Later

Start Now, Finish Later

Easy for drivers to resume a partial application and for recruiter to help drivers complete pending data

Automate repetitive tasks and spend the time where it matters most, building relationships with applicants and current drivers.

DOT Driver Application FAQs

DOT Driver Application FAQs

What is a DOT driver application?

What is a DOT driver application?

What is a DOT driver application?

How long does it take to complete a DOT driver application?

How long does it take to complete a DOT driver application?

How long does it take to complete a DOT driver application?

Can drivers fill out the application on their phone?

Can drivers fill out the application on their phone?

Can drivers fill out the application on their phone?

What documents are required for a DOT driver application?

What documents are required for a DOT driver application?

What documents are required for a DOT driver application?

Can Double Nickel reduce my cost per hire?

Can Double Nickel reduce my cost per hire?

Can Double Nickel reduce my cost per hire?

How does Double Nickel support compliance?

How does Double Nickel support compliance?

How does Double Nickel support compliance?

What can Double Nickel’s AI Recruiter do?

What can Double Nickel’s AI Recruiter do?

What can Double Nickel’s AI Recruiter do?

Are these applications compliant with FMCSA regulations?

Are these applications compliant with FMCSA regulations?

Are these applications compliant with FMCSA regulations?

Can recruiters assist drivers during the application process?

Can recruiters assist drivers during the application process?

Can recruiters assist drivers during the application process?

Why is a mobile-friendly DOT application important?

Why is a mobile-friendly DOT application important?

Why is a mobile-friendly DOT application important?

Ready to speed up your CDL driver applications?

Ready to speed up your CDL driver applications?

See how Double Nickel helps you reduce drop-offs, stay compliant, and hire faster with fewer clicks.