DOT Solutions

DOT solutions refers to a suite of background screening services specifically designed to help meet your compliance needs and regulated industry requirements, like the Department of Transportation (DOT) which can include, trucking, busing, and other transportation sectors. If your business operates commercial vehicles or employs drivers that fall under DOT regulation, there are a number of specialized checks ScoutLogic can provide.

For companies in transportation or logistics, adhering to DOT regulations isn’t optional, it’s the law. Beyond legal compliance, these measures are in place for critical safety reasons.

Stay compliant and avoid penalties. The DOT, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), requires specific checks and record-keeping procedures. Failing to verify a CDL driver’s previous DOT employment history or not conducting a required drug test or clearinghouse query can result in hefty fines and sanctions for your company.

Promote road safety. Commercial drivers handle heavy vehicles that can cause catastrophic harm if operated unsafely. Checking a driver’s accident history and violation history is crucial to assessing their safety risk.

Help prevent fraudulent licensing or gaps. The CDLIS check can determine if the driver holds more than one license and any violation for the licenses. Verifying employment (and any gaps) helps you know their recent work and driving history, as unexplained gaps might hide periods out of service due to suspensions or other issues.

Maintain company reputation and insurance. Vetted drivers contribute to a strong safety culture and performance. Having a successful DOT program can help your CSA (Compliance, Safety, and Accountability) scores favorable, which is public and can influence business opportunities and insurance rates.

Reduce administrative overhead & have peace of mind. Using an integrated solution which can cover initial hiring checks for your program to ongoing compliance needed checks can take a huge burden off your team. Knowing that the program you choose can check drivers throughout their lifecycle of their career with your company, allows your company to focus on operations and growing your business.

ScoutLogic offers an in depth and user-friendly approach to DOT compliance screening that sets us apart.

Broad DOT screening package. ScoutLogic can bundle services for a DOT employer to support your Clearinghouse Administrator. For a new driver hire, we can run the FMCSA Clearinghouse, obtain their PSP report, run CDLIS to find prior licenses, pull Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) from each state needed, and perform the DOT employment verifications. ScoutLogic also conducts the DOT pre-employment drug test and can arrange the DOT physical if needed. You get a cohesive report with all these elements, rather than chasing multiple reports.

Expert handling of DOT employer verifications. We manage the challenging mandated verification of previous DOT employers, so you don't have to. Many carriers are unresponsive; we use persistent follow-up to get responses, and we document our efforts as required by DOT rules. If a past employer is out of business, we document that, too. Our Scouts understand the delicacy and privacy around these checks, and we sweat the details so you don't have to.

Ongoing compliance-needed checks. Hiring the driver is just step one. Scout Logic can help with ongoing compliance needed checks, like random drug & alcohol testing selection and administration, scheduling required periodic physicals, and performing annual MVR checks.

Real-time motor vehicle monitoring. Through partnerships, we offer continuous license monitoring in many states. This means if one of your drivers gets a new violation or suspension on their license, we get an alert rather than waiting for the annual MVR.

Dedicated support. You’ll have a dedicated Scout who understands DOT intricacies. This knowledgeable support reduces candidate and customer anxiety when questions arise.