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Employer Background Check

from $45.00

Run a background check on potential drivers before you hire. Each check includes a national criminal history search, sex offender registry check, and identity verification through SSN trace and address history.

The FMCSA doesn't require criminal background checks, but many shippers and insurance companies do, and they're your first defense against negligent hiring claims. Verifying that a driver is who they say they are is the cheapest protection your company will ever buy.

Most reports are delivered within 24-48 hours, and volume tiers from 1 to 25 checks make it practical to screen every candidate the same way.

Number of Checks:

Run a background check on potential drivers before you hire. Each check includes a national criminal history search, sex offender registry check, and identity verification through SSN trace and address history.

The FMCSA doesn't require criminal background checks, but many shippers and insurance companies do, and they're your first defense against negligent hiring claims. Verifying that a driver is who they say they are is the cheapest protection your company will ever buy.

Most reports are delivered within 24-48 hours, and volume tiers from 1 to 25 checks make it practical to screen every candidate the same way.

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What's Included

  • Criminal History Search: National criminal database search.
  • Sex Offender Registry: National sex offender database check.
  • Identity Verification: Social Security number trace and address history.
  • Fast Results: Most reports delivered within 24-48 hours.

Why Run Background Checks?

Background checks are not required by the FMCSA, but they're a standard part of responsible hiring. They help you verify drivers are who they claim to be, check for disqualifying criminal history, protect your company from negligent hiring claims, and meet shipper or insurance requirements.

Many shippers and insurance companies require them as a condition of doing business, so having screening in place isn't just protection: it opens doors.

What Happens After I Order?

We collect the driver's authorization and identifying details, run the search, and deliver the report, most within 24-48 hours. Hiring for a fleet? The volume tiers cover 1, 5, 10, or 25 checks so you can screen every candidate the same way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a background check required by DOT?+

No. The DOT requires driver qualification files, drug testing, and MVRs, but not criminal background checks. However, many shippers and insurance companies require them as a condition of doing business.

What shows up on the background check?+

Criminal convictions, pending charges, sex offender status, and address history. We do not report arrests without convictions.

Do I need the driver's consent?+

Yes. Employment background checks require the applicant's written authorization before the search runs, and we collect it as part of the process.

How far back does the criminal search go?+

It varies by state. Most states report 7-10 years of criminal history, though some have no time limit.

Do you run credit checks?+

Not included in the standard background check. Contact us if you need credit screening for your drivers.

How is this different from a PSP report?+

The background check covers criminal history and identity. The PSP report covers commercial driving safety: crashes and roadside inspections from FMCSA data. Careful carriers run both before hiring.

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Questions before you order? Call (208) 278-6722 Text (208) 398-0635 info@tiproservices.com