FMCSA Launches Motor Carrier Pre-Employment Screening Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety has launched its Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), which allows commercial motor carrier companies to electronically access driver inspection and crash records as a part of the hiring process.
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Carriers Better Able to Assess Risks, Drivers Can Verify Data
FMCSA states that by using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, commercial carriers are able to better assess the potential safety risks of prospective driver-employees.
The PSP also gives drivers additional opportunities to verify the data in their driving history and correct any discrepancies. A driver’s records will be protected in accordance with federal privacy laws.
Program Populated Monthly by FMCSA Data System
The PSP is populated monthly by FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), which is comprised of driver performance data including inspection and compliance review results, enforcement data, state-reported crashes, and motor carrier census data.
Up to 5 Years Crash Data, 3 Years Inspection Data Available
The PSP offers access to up to five years of driver crash data and three years of inspection data, regardless of the state or jurisdiction.
(See ITT’s Online Archives or 10/14/09 news, 09101435, for BP summary of FMCSA’s announcement of the PSP, previously expected to begin in December 2009.)
FMCSA contact -- Candice Tolliver (202) 366-2309
FMCSA press release (dated 05/11/10) available at http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/fmcsa0510.htm
PSP Web site available http://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov