FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
Commercial Driver Crash & Inspection History
5 years of FMCSA crash history + 3 years of roadside inspection history
The FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) gives eligible motor carriers and approved screening providers access to a commercial driver’s safety history from FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) for pre-employment screening.
STC VeriShield supports employers in coordinating PSP-related screening through approved sources and combining the result with other appropriate driver-qualification checks.
Operational Process
From authorization through documented review
PSP is a pre-employment screening resource. A prospective employer must obtain the driver’s required disclosure and authorization before requesting a PSP record.
Confirm Applicability
Identify the commercial-driving position, employer requirements, and whether PSP is appropriate for the pre-employment review.
Obtain Authorization
Complete the required PSP disclosure and driver authorization before a prospective employer requests the record.
Coordinate the Search
Use an approved PSP access path and secure handling practices for the driver’s identifying information and report.
Review in Context
Evaluate the PSP record together with MVR, licensing, qualifications, verification, testing, and employer policy as applicable.
Control Points
What employers should know about PSP
- PSP contains a driver’s most recent five years of FMCSA crash data.
- PSP contains the most recent three years of FMCSA roadside inspection data.
- Driver disclosure and authorization are required before a prospective employer obtains a PSP report.
- PSP is designed for pre-employment screening; it is not a continuous-monitoring report.
- PSP is distinct from a state Motor Vehicle Record and can provide different commercial-driving safety information.
- PSP does not assign a driver score or determine whether an applicant is qualified for employment.
What PSP Adds
Commercial-driving safety history beyond a standard MVR
A state MVR and an FMCSA PSP record serve different purposes. MVRs generally reflect state driver-license and driving-record information; PSP draws qualifying crash and roadside inspection information from FMCSA’s MCMIS database.
Used together with the employer’s other qualification procedures, these sources can give a more complete view of a commercial driver’s record before placement into a safety-sensitive role.
Roles that may warrant deeper driver review
- CDL Applicants
- Commercial Drivers
- Trucking Operations
- Passenger Transportation
- Fleet Drivers
- Utility Drivers
- Delivery Operations
- Heavy Equipment Transport
- Transportation Contractors
- Safety-Sensitive Driving Roles
Driver Screening Components
Build the review around the role
The exact screening package should reflect the position, vehicle, company policy, and applicable transportation requirements.
FMCSA PSP Record
Coordinate authorized access to the driver’s five-year crash and three-year roadside inspection history through an approved source.
Motor Vehicle Records
Review available state-reported license status, violations, restrictions, suspensions, and related driving-record information.
License & Endorsements
Confirm reported commercial license class and endorsements where available and appropriate for the position.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Coordinate applicable pre-employment testing support within the employer’s DOT or non-DOT screening workflow.
Employment Verification
Verify available prior employment information relevant to the applicant’s transportation work history.
Identity Matching
Use sufficient identifying information through secure channels to reduce mismatched driver records.
Background Screening
Coordinate appropriate criminal-record and other employment screening services based on the position and employer policy.
Documented Completion
Support a consistent process for request status, controlled reporting, and completion records.
Decision Support
One coordinated driver-screening workflow
Transportation employers need dependable documentation before placing applicants into commercial-driving and other safety-sensitive roles.
STC VeriShield helps coordinate PSP-related screening with MVR, license and employment verification, drug and alcohol testing, criminal screening, and other appropriate services.
Need FMCSA PSP pre-employment screening support?
Talk with STC VeriShield about the commercial-driving position, authorization requirements, PSP-related search coordination, and supporting screening services.