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InstituteTransportation SecurityTransportation SecurityTransportation SecuritySecurity endorsement background checks - HazmatDriver securityFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisTransportationIn Depth (Level 3)

Driver background investigations

['Transportation Security']
Driver background investigations
  • Employers should complete a thorough background investigation on applicants as part of the company’s safety and security program.

One of the most critical elements of a successful safety and security program is the pre-employment screening process. Unfortunately, the importance of this relatively straightforward task is often overlooked.

Pre-employment investigations

Motor carriers can either do background investigations on applicants, or can hire a third-party provider. Background investigations may include a review of the applicant’s:

  • Criminal convictions,
  • Motor vehicle violations,
  • Poor credit history, and/or
  • Misrepresentations regarding education or work history.

But regardless of who completes the background investigation, the important point is that a thorough, accurate, and verified background investigation is done on each driver candidate before a hiring decision is made.

HR topics to review as you hire motor carrier employees: Americans with Disabilities Act and Discrimination.

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Driver background investigations

InstituteTransportation SecurityTransportation SecurityTransportation SecuritySecurity endorsement background checks - HazmatDriver securityFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisTransportationIn Depth (Level 3)
['Transportation Security']
Driver background investigations
  • Employers should complete a thorough background investigation on applicants as part of the company’s safety and security program.

One of the most critical elements of a successful safety and security program is the pre-employment screening process. Unfortunately, the importance of this relatively straightforward task is often overlooked.

Pre-employment investigations

Motor carriers can either do background investigations on applicants, or can hire a third-party provider. Background investigations may include a review of the applicant’s:

  • Criminal convictions,
  • Motor vehicle violations,
  • Poor credit history, and/or
  • Misrepresentations regarding education or work history.

But regardless of who completes the background investigation, the important point is that a thorough, accurate, and verified background investigation is done on each driver candidate before a hiring decision is made.

HR topics to review as you hire motor carrier employees: Americans with Disabilities Act and Discrimination.

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