Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) for Safer, Faster Hiring

Q: How long does it take to get a PSP report?

PSP reports are typically available quickly once the request and required driver authorization are submitted. In many cases, results can be returned within minutes. This speed allows employers to make faster hiring decisions.

Driver iQ’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) allows you to verify a candidate’s DOT accident history and inspection reports quickly and easily, helping you hire safer, more qualified drivers faster. With real-time access to critical driver information, you can reduce hiring delays, mitigate safety risks, and make better decisions with confidence. Get the data that MVR doesn’t provide.

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Overview

A Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) is a process used by employers to verify important safety-related driver history, such as DOT accident history and inspection reports.

DOT Accident History

Review past accidents involving a driver to assess safety risk. Get the previous five years of a candidate's accident history.

Inspection History

Access inspection reports to evaluate the condition of the driver’s vehicle. Receive three year history of the driver’s DOT inspections.

FMCSA Violation Records

Access detailed records of driver violations reported through FMCSA systems, helping you identify patterns of unsafe behavior and make more informed hiring decisions.

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Trusted by Leading Companies in the Trucking Industry

Driver iQ provides accurate and reliable pre-employment screening data, trusted by top companies across the trucking and transportation industries. We are committed to helping businesses reduce hiring risk, maintain fleet safety, and improve hiring efficiency. The previous five-year DOT accident history shows you if your applicant is a safety risk for your company.

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Keep Your Controllable Costs Lower

Previous 3-year inspection reporting allows you to see if your applicant had any infractions that would affect your CSA score. By identifying patterns that could negatively impact your safety rating, you can make more informed, confident hiring decisions. This proactive approach also helps reduce the risk of costly penalties or higher insurance premiums.

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Identify high-risk drivers early

Review past inspections and violations to avoid hiring drivers who could negatively impact your safety rating and increase compliance risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all your Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) questions.

What is included in a Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report?

A PSP report provides a driver’s five-year crash history and three-year roadside inspection history as maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It includes details such as crash data, inspection results, and any violations recorded during roadside inspections.

This information helps employers evaluate a driver’s safety performance before hiring.

How long does it take to get a PSP report?

How can PSP help with DOT compliance?

The Pre-Employment Screening Program supports DOT compliance by providing access to federally maintained safety data that helps employers assess driver risk prior to making a hiring decision. Using PSP reports can support compliance with FMCSA hiring best practices and demonstrate due diligence in driver screening.

How do PSP reports compare to traditional background checks?

PSP reports focus specifically on a driver’s safety history, including crashes and inspections, rather than general criminal or employment background information. Traditional background checks provide a broader view of a candidate’s history.

Together, they offer a more complete picture of a driver’s qualifications and risk profile.

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