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Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) now available in Checkr

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Checkr now offers Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports for motor carrier and fleet employers. PSP pulls federal driver safety data directly from FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) — surfacing crash and inspection history that state MVR records don't include. For employers hiring CDL drivers or anyone operating commercial vehicles, PSP is now available as a seamless add-on in your existing Checkr workflow.

What PSP includes:

  • 5 years of FMCSA crash history — severity, fault, and fatality data

  • 3 years of roadside inspection violations — Hours of Service, vehicle defects, and cargo failures

  • Federal-only records — violations that never appear on a state DMV or MVR report

Why it matters:

  • Fills the MVR gap: 8% of drivers with a clean MVR have reportable PSP violations. PSP catches risk that state records miss entirely.

  • Reduces crash exposure: Fleets that use PSP in hiring see up to a 17% reduction in crash rates, per FMCSA research.

  • No workflow changes: PSP consent, ordering, and results flow through Checkr — fully integrated with adjudication.

  • Instant results, transparent pricing: Results return in seconds at $15 total ($5 Checkr fee + $10 FMCSA access fee).

PSP is required by the FMCSA for any driver operating a commercial vehicle over 26,001 lbs or transporting hazardous materials. Checkr collects driver consent and handles FMCSA compliance automatically.

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