One Industry. Every Level.
From the executive table to the cab.
Driveforce provides permanent recruitment across the entire transport and logistics business, alongside contract workforce solutions.
Roles we place
Every level of the business, covered by one recruiter
From the executive table to the cab, Driveforce places the roles that keep transport and logistics operations running.
C-Suite
Chief Executives
Senior Executives
Management
General Managers
Operations Managers
Transport Managers
Logistics Managers
HR Managers
Health and Safety Managers
Finance Managers
Coordination
Dispatchers
Fleet Controllers
Supervisors
Operations
Truck Drivers, Class 2 to 5 + Endorsements
Hiab & Crane Operators
Fork Hoist & Reach Truck Operators
Loader, Excavator & Moxy Operators
Workshop & Support
Workshop Foremen
Heavy Diesel Technicians
Transport Admin, Payroll & Customer Service
One industry. Every level. No role is too senior or too specialised for us to place.
How we work
Two ways to build your team.
Whether you need a permanent hire or contract cover, we recruit across the same five levels: c-suite, management, coordination, operations, workshop and support.
Built to last
Permanent Recruitment
Permanent placements across the whole business, from senior executives & management through to Class 2 – 5 truck drivers and operators
A practical driving assessment for your final candidate
Before you commit, we are able to put your final candidate through a hands-on practical assessment, a final check on the person you’ve chosen.
Add-on: assessed in a Driveforce-supplied vehicle (hiab, flat deck, truck & trailer, semi)
- Full recruitment process: role-scoping, advertising, application drafting, screening & assessing, interviews, a knowledge test at second interview, and an organisational fit audit
- C-Suite through to operations and blue-collar roles
- Practical assessments on your final candidate, before you commit
Contract Drivers and Operators
Our Contract & Casual Register
Class 2 to 5 truck drivers, machine, fork hoist, reach truck, hiab and crane operators, and support crew, for casual, seasonal, fixed term, ACC, long term absence and leave cover.
Candidate of the same quality as a full-time staff member
Every candidate has been through the same screening, interviews, testing and documented reference checks as a permanent hire, and is graded against our set role criteria. You get the relevant detail on anyone we’re putting on your site, and the call on whether they start is yours.
- Same screening, interviews and documented reference checks as a permanent hire
- Cover arranged at short notice, ongoing or one-off
Screening
Rigorously screened, stage by stage.
Every candidate is assessed against written criteria for the role, from their initial application through to reference checks. The final steps, including a practical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, and a pre-employment medical, take place once we have identified the right person.
Step 1
Role Scoping & Advertising
We define exactly what the role requires, then advertise it to reach the right candidates.
Step 2
Screened & Shortlisted
Shortlisted candidates complete our application for employment form, beginning the formal employment checks.
Step 3
First Interview
Candidates are interviewed one-on-one, in person where possible or through Teams. We assess technical and cultural fit using questions tailored to your business.
Step 4
Second Interview
Candidates who progress are assessed in greater depth, with testing focused on their key skills and organisational fit.
Step 5
Reference Checks
Reference checks are completed and documented for candidates who continue through the process.
Step 6
Practical Assessment
Final candidates complete a practical assessment, testing their key skills in a real-world environment against the requirements of the role.
Step 7
Right to Work & Licence Check
We confirm each candidate's right to work and verify their licence classes and endorsements directly with NZTA, with their consent.
Step 8
Pre-Employment Medical
The selected candidate completes drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical before starting work.
Step 9
Onboarding & Introduction
We introduce your new team member to the business and help get them ready for a successful start.
Every candidate is assessed against the specific role criteria, which is incorporated into their profile, so you can see exactly how they were assessed before you decide.
Looking for Work
We work for you too.
Whether you’re after a permanent role or flexible contract work, we’ll put you forward to organisations looking for your experience.
We never contact your current employer without your permission.
C-Suite & Management
Class 2 to 5 Truck Drivers
Hiab & Crane Operators
Fork Hoist & Reach Truck
Workshop & Technicians
Supervision & Dispatch
What to Expect
A confidential conversation about what you're after, whether we have something right now or not
Your details stay with us. We never contact your current employer without your permission
Treated with respect from the first call through to the last
Kept on our register and informed when something comes up that suits you
Straight feedback at every stage, including when the answer is no
Support and guidance through interviews, checks and assessments, helping you find your dream role
About Driveforce
Built for transport.
Driveforce is a specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We work across the whole business, from the executive table to the cab, because we know how much an organisation relies on every level working together.
For permanent hires we run a full process: scoping, screening, interviews, a knowledge test, licence and right to work checks, a practical assessment for your final candidate, and reference checks before you commit.
We also hold a register of drivers and operators for contract and short notice cover. Everyone on it has been through the same screening, interviews, testing and reference checks, and is graded against role specific criteria. You get the relevant detail on anyone we intend to put on your site, and the call on whether they start is yours.
Testimonials
What clients and candidates say.
Consistent quality and communication...
"Over the past 12 months we’ve worked with Brent and Driveforce to support our driver demands and they’ve consistently delivered quality candidates who understand the transport industry and what our operation requires. Brent is very easy to deal with, communicates clearly, and takes the time to understand our business to find the right people rather than just filling roles. The level of service has been excellent throughout — responsive, reliable, and professional."
Jordan Chilcott
National Operations Manager
Regal Group
Genuine engagement on all levels of business...
"Brent was great to work with and always did a very solid job for us. He looked after the gear, understood the customer side of the work, and knew the importance of making every job a success. He brought a strong, practical, and business-minded approach, which was evident in the way he worked. Key for me was that Brent shares opportunities and genuinely engages with all levels of the business. His knowledge is deep on how relationships work and how to get the most out of each engagement. Effectively, he helps grow businesses."
Scott McLeod
Managing Director
Mcleod Transport
Reliable, easy to deal with...
"I always valued our relationship with Brent. We worked with him across multiple branches and he was always reliable, easy to deal with, and no BS. And I knew I could call Brent directly anytime and he would do his level best to get us the resources we needed."
Mark Irvine
Managing Director
Acrow Group
Professionalism, integrity & commitment...
Brent Mulholland, Director of Drive Force, consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the people he works with.
He has been exceptional in organising casual work opportunities, taking the time to understand individual strengths and goals to ensure each placement is the right fit.
His communication is clear, personable, and professional, with high standards across every aspect of his work, including health and safety and thorough reference checks.
I have no hesitation in recommending Brent. His professionalism, respect for workers, and strong organisational skills make him an outstanding representative of Drive Force.
Bill Logan
Driveforce Placement
Driveforce Transport & Logistics
A chance to prove myself...
"After coming out of retirement, I spoke with Brent from Driveforce about getting back into truck driving. Although I had concerns about my age and years spent in management overseas, Brent listened, took everything on board, and gave me the chance to prove myself.
I’m now driving a truck and trailer high-cube tipper unit (HPMV) and thoroughly enjoying it. The training and Health & Safety process was professional and thorough, showing strong values, high standards, and genuine respect for people."
Ray Barnes
Driveforce Placement
Driveforce Transport & Logistics
thinks big, cares deeply...
"I’ve known Brent Mulholland for over 10 years, and he is one of the most genuine people I know. Time with Brent always leaves you feeling better, more positive, and more optimistic.
Brent loves life and brings contagious optimism to everything he does. He thinks big, cares deeply about people, and always keeps his word. Trust, loyalty, and integrity aren’t just values to Brent—they’re how he lives.
His real superpower is connection. Brent has an exceptional ability to understand what people truly need and consistently exceed expectations.
Put simply, Brent understands what matters most in life—and he shows it in the way he treats people every day."
Andrew Sonnenberg
General Manager - People & Performance
Fletcher Construction
I'd have no hesitation engaging Driveforce again...
"Brent's industry knowledge, standard of driving, and care for our equipment has been excellent. He keeps a calm head under pressure — and I'd have no hesitation engaging Driveforce again."
Phil Donaldson
Owner
Moonlight Cartage
Auckland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Get in Touch
Let's find the right fit.
From managers and permanent hires to drivers, operators and contract cover, Driveforce recruits across the whole business.
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