Brooklyn, New York – January 8, 2025 — Double Nickel, a technology company focused on driver recruiting solutions, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Virtual Recruiter, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to transform the CDL driver hiring process. The Virtual Recruiter leverages advanced automation and AI to engage, qualify, and schedule drivers seamlessly, enabling fleets to reduce hiring costs and increase productivity.

“Recruiting teams often spend up to half of their week attempting to contact drivers, yet more than half of leads are never reached. Our Virtual Recruiter tackles these challenges head-on, ensuring faster, more effective engagement with applicants,” said Francisco Lopez Roualdes, CEO of Double Nickel. “With this tool, clients have been able to increase contact rates by 1.5-2x, without the need to spend hours working the phones. Additionally, drivers now can get their questions addressed within seconds of applying and can select a time to talk to their prospective employer - vs. waiting for the recruiter to give them a call.”

Key Features of the Virtual Recruiter

• Instant Engagement: Automatically calls drivers the moment they express interest in a job, ensuring a timely response.

• AI-Powered Screening: Efficiently screens applicants to verify qualifications and job fit.

• Seamless Scheduling: Coordinates interview times with recruiters, eliminating manual effort.

• Comprehensive Reporting: Provides real-time insights into engagement metrics and hiring funnel performance.

Solving Industry Pain Points

The trucking industry faces significant challenges in hiring qualified drivers, from high turnover rates to time-consuming recruitment processes. Double Nickel’s Virtual Recruiter eliminates inefficiencies by automating the most labor-intensive tasks, allowing fleets to:

• Get in touch with over 80% of applicants.

• Capture savings in advertising spend by maximizing lead conversion.

• Save up to four hours a day per recruiter in "attempting contact" efforts.

Early Success Stories

Several Double Nickel clients have already piloted the Virtual Recruiter with impressive results. One fleet reported a contact rate of 100% and a significant improvement in interview scheduling.

“Absolutely stunned by the results so far and the quality of the conversations with prospective candidates, thanks to my 24/7/365 Virtual Recruiter Assistant,” shared Brad Hackett, Director of Recruiting & Safety at Jett Express Inc.

About Double Nickel

Founded in 2023, Double Nickel provides innovative technology solutions to help trucking companies streamline their recruiting and compliance processes. The company primarily serves small and mid-sized fleets, offering features like a driver CRM, document management, and now, the Virtual Recruiter, to help clients hire efficiently and stay competitive.

Learn More

For more information about the Virtual Recruiter or to schedule a demo, visit www.getdoublenickel.com or contact Francisco Lopez Roualdes at fran@getdoublenickel.com.