It’s no surprise that putting more drivers on the road is the best way to increase capacity, but carriers need to make sure they hire talented, qualified drivers. Even during the current driver shortage, onboarding a single inexperienced or unskilled employee can expose you to costly fines, crashes and a tarnished reputation.
The best way to make sure you’re employing the most qualified drivers is to perform comprehensive pre-employment screenings in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
This toolkit includes forms, checklists and other materials that you can use to onboard a new driver and ensure that all applicable records are in order. However, your business should also make efforts to check for any state and local pre-employment requirements, criminal histories and other relevant information to see if candidates are the right fit.