Simplify Your Driver Employment Verifications

Driver iQ's Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database gives motor carriers instant access to 5+ million driver work histories. Accessing PRE reduces time-to-hire, satisfies FMCSA 391.23 requirements, and removes the burden of responding to verification calls for carriers who contribute to the database.

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Streamline FMCSA Employment Verifications with PRE

Cisive Driver iQ’s Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database simplifies driver employment verification by providing instant access to verified employment history from a network of carrier-contributed records.

Built to support FMCSA requirements, PRE helps you reduce manual outreach, accelerate hiring timelines, and make more informed decisions with accurate, easy-to-read reports.

5+ million driver records, one of the largest participating carrier databases in the U.S.
Instant access to work history and accident records, covering the past 3+ years
Free Additional Information (Hollerback) Notification: Get alerted when a record you've recently ordered is updated within 30 days
FMCSA & FCRA compliant: PRE meets or exceeds all 49 CFR 391.23 requirements
Audit-ready reporting: Pull and aggregate driver records fast for FMCSA/DOT audits
Carrier credit program: Receive ongoing credits for driver records you store in the PRE database

Driver Work History & Employment Dates

Verify employment dates and job details for any past or active driver in our participating carrier network — fast and FMCSA-compliant.

Additional Information Notifications

Receive free automatic alerts when any driver record you've recently ordered is updated, no manual re-checking required.

Retention & Rehire Eligibility Reports

Generate free customizable reports to manage your current employee roster and quickly identify drivers who are eligible for rehire.

3-Year Accident History

Access at least 3 years of accident history per driver, as required by FMCSA regulations under 49 CFR 391.23.

FMCSA & FCRA Compliant

PRE meets or exceeds all FMCSA and FCRA requirements, protecting carriers from audit exposure and negligent hiring liability.

Carrier Credit Program

Participating carriers receive continuous credits for the driver records they store in the PRE database, reducing the overall cost of maintaining compliance.

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PBSA-Accredited Support, Available When You Need It

Driver iQ’s customer service is truly second to none. Our dedicated support team is always available—by phone, chat, or email—whenever you need assistance. We're also proud to be the only background screening company where every employee holds PBSA certification, ensuring you receive knowledgeable and compliant support at every step.

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Industry-Leading Accuracy

Driver iQ’s Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database helps protect your organization from negligent hiring claims by delivering accurate, source-verified employment history you can trust. With access to more than 5 million records contributed and maintained by carriers, the data is verified at the source, not manually transcribed, reducing the risk of errors and inconsistencies.

This level of accuracy supports cleaner audits, stronger compliance with FMCSA requirements, and more defensible hiring decisions. By eliminating manual outreach and delays, PRE also helps you move faster, giving your team the confidence to hire qualified drivers quickly and efficiently.

Simplify FMCSA employment verifications

Instantly access driver employment records

Cisive Driver iQ’s Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database delivers verified driver employment history from 5+ million records, helping you meet 49 CFR 391.23 requirements faster and with greater confidence.

How PRE Helps You Meet FMCSA 49 CFR 391.23 Requirements

Under 49 CFR 391.23, motor carriers are required to investigate each driver’s safety performance history with DOT-regulated employers for the three years prior to hire.

Completing this process manually often means contacting multiple prior employers individually, leading to delays, incomplete responses, and potential compliance gaps.

Driver iQ’s Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database streamlines this requirement by providing a single point of access to verified employment history, accident records, and rehire eligibility.

With more than 5 million carrier-contributed records, PRE helps ensure you capture the information needed to support compliant, defensible hiring decisions without the administrative burden.

Manual SPHRR Process vs. PRE Database

Manual Process	PRE Database
Time-consuming outreach to multiple carriers	Instant access to millions of records in one search
Risk of missing or incomplete responses	Comprehensive, carrier-contributed data
Difficult to track and document for audits	Centralized, audit-ready reporting

Trusted by trucking industry leaders

The proof is in the stats

5+ Million

Active driver records in the PRE database

99.9994%

Background check accuracy, always the best in the industry

31.8%

Average time-to-fill reduction

24 of 25

Top carriers in the U.S. use Cisive Driver iQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all your Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database questions.

What is the Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database?

The Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database is Driver iQ’s industry-leading repository of employment records for commercial drivers, built from carrier-contributed data. It allows employers to quickly access verified employment history for candidates without relying on manual outreach.

This centralized system helps streamline hiring by providing instant access to critical driver history.

How does the PRE database help motor carriers comply with FMCSA 49 CFR 391.23?

FMCSA regulations require motor carriers to verify a driver’s employment history for the previous three years. The Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database helps meet this requirement by providing access to verified employment records in a single platform.

This reduces the need for time-consuming calls or faxes while supporting compliant hiring practices.

What information is included in a PRE driver record?

A PRE driver record may include employment history, accident history, education records from driving schools, driving experience, loads hauled, and type of equipment/truck driven. These details provide a comprehensive view of a driver’s background to support informed hiring decisions.

How many carriers and drivers are in the PRE database?

The Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database contains more than 5 million records. It is supported by leading carriers, including 24 of the top 25 truckload carriers in the U.S., along with many other additional contributors.

This broad participation helps create a robust and continually growing dataset of driver records.

What is the Additional Information (AI) Notification, and how does it work?

The Additional Information (AI) Notification alerts carriers when new or updated information is added to a driver’s record in the PRE database, when a carrier has ordered a Previous Record of Employment for the driver within the past 30 days. This helps employers stay informed about changes that could impact hiring or rehire decisions, such as an accident or a new period of employment.

By providing timely updates, the system supports more proactive driver risk management.

Can I use the PRE database to build rehire eligibility reports for my fleet?

Yes. The Previous Record of Employment (PRE) database includes retention and rehire indicators that can help organizations evaluate whether a former driver is eligible for rehire. If a carrier chooses, reports are also available that allow us to provide notifications when records are requested for their drivers. This visibility allows fleets to make more informed decisions and better manage their driver workforce over time.

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