Back to the Basics: Screening Requirements for Commercial Drivers
Dr. Todd Simo, HireRight's Managing Director of Transportation and Chief Medical Officer, provides an overview of FMCSA screening requirements and reviews industry best practices to help ensure you have a well-rounded screening program.
Are you up to date on current FMCSA driver screening requirements? Interested in learning about additional screening solutions that go above and beyond these requirements?
As a business operating under the DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are certain regulatory requirements for both pre-and-post driver screenings. Unfortunately, the FMCSA audit data shows that many companies are not following the basic requirements.
In an era of increased litigation and heavy public scrutiny, having a robust screening program for new and existing drivers is important. Many companies are moving beyond the recommended FMCSA basic screening requirements and conducting more extensive checks to help them properly assess driver risk.
Dr. Todd Simo, HireRight's Managing Director of Transportation and Chief Medical Officer, provides an overview of FMCSA screening requirements and reviews industry best practices to help ensure you have a well-rounded screening program.
Topics Covered:
- Definition of a commercial driver - FMSA screening requirements for both CDL and non-CDL drivers - Top FMCSA audit violation data - Industry best practice recommendations - Screening considerations for different driving positions and company demographics
Release Date: March 9, 2023