What should you do to hire a driver? Here's the complete guide

Choosing the right profile for a driver's job that complies with DOT guidelines can seem like a complicated task. For this reason, we provide you with the steps to follow to ensure this process doesn't become a headache.

The first thing you should do is register the driver and conduct a pre-employment search in the Clearinghouse. This will allow you to evaluate the driver's history within the Alcohol and Drug Program and ensure there are no restrictions or issues preventing them from driving.

During this process, it's essential to administer the DOT pre-employment alcohol and drug test to the driver. The result of this test should be negative, giving the employer confidence in the candidate's current status. Additionally, it's necessary to validate that the company's and the driver's information is correct to ensure the legitimacy of the test.

Lastly, you must maintain a Driver File that includes the following documents:

· DOT-authorized job application.

· Previous employment history review form.

· Three-year state MVR history.

· Copy of the valid CDL.

· Copy of the valid medical certificate.

· Violation certificate.

· Annual driving record review.

· Drug test result.

· Acknowledgment of the alcohol and drug policy.

· Clearinghouse pre-employment search.

· Now, the DOT requires that all documents be submitted digitally.

If you'd like more information on how managing the driver qualification file can help improve your DOT compliance and safety performance, please contact us.

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