Overview

Verified First provides specialized background screening solutions for the transportation industry, helping employers meet DOT regulations and hire safe, qualified drivers and staff. Services include DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing, nationwide motor vehicle records (MVR) retrieval and monitoring, FMCSA Clearinghouse management, PSP pre-employment screening, Return-to-Duty and SAP driver services, CDLIS verification, DOT physicals coordination, and audit support with corrective action planning. The solution is configurable, scalable, and designed to centralize screening workflows for fleets, passenger transport, private contractors, and related operators.

Features and Capabilities

• Drug & Alcohol Testing: Nationwide network of collection sites and labs supporting pre-employment, random, post-accident, BAT, and reasonable-suspicion testing.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR): Pull MVRs from all 50 states quickly; identify driving history issues that affect safety and insurance.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Automated MVR and license-status monitoring to detect license suspensions, medical certification changes, or other compliance risks.
• PSP Pre-Employment Screening: Access FMCSA PSP data for roadside inspections and crash histories to better evaluate driver safety records.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Access: Third-party administrator support for submitting, querying, and managing Clearinghouse drug and alcohol records.
• Return to Duty & SAP Services: End-to-end RTD and SAP coordination — evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and follow-up testing to return drivers to duty compliantly.
• CDLIS Verification: Verify CDL legitimacy, endorsements, restrictions, and ensure drivers hold a single valid commercial license.
• DOT Employment Verification & DOT Physicals: Streamlined verification of DOT employment histories and access to a large network of certified medical examiners with expiration reminders.
• DOT Audits & CAP Support: Audit readiness services, investigation support, record-keeping, and corrective action planning to address compliance gaps.
• Integrations & ATS Connectivity: Integrates with many HR and ATS platforms to embed screening into hiring workflows and reduce vendor juggling.
• Client Support & Service Levels: Dedicated client care with high satisfaction metrics and fast response times.