Driving RecordsPublished
MVR vs. PSP vs. DAC vs. Clearinghouse: What CDL Drivers Need to Know
Understand the four records used in CDL hiring, what each one contains, who can access it, and where a correction actually begins.
16 min read
CDL Driver Resource Center
STRAIGHT ANSWERS. OFFICIAL RESOURCES. PRACTICAL HELP.
Find straightforward information about driving records, hiring requirements, CDL and medical questions, and evaluating trucking jobs, with clear explanations and links to the official resources drivers may need.
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Driving RecordsPublished
How to Get Your PSP Report
A step-by-step guide to requesting your own FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program report, understanding what it contains, and knowing what to do if something appears incorrect.
9 min read
Driving RecordsPublished
How to Get Your DAC Report
How CDL drivers can request, read, and dispute a HireRight DAC Employment History report
15 min read
Driving RecordsPublished
How to Get and Review Your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Learn how to order the right state driving record, review what it shows, and determine where to correct inaccurate information.
18 min read
Driving RecordsPublished
How Traffic Tickets Affect CDL-A Job Opportunities
Learn how tickets, convictions, federal CDL disqualification rules, MVR entries, and individual carrier standards can affect CDL-A job opportunities.
18 min read
Driving RecordsPublished
How to Check and Understand Your FMCSA Clearinghouse Record
Learn what the FMCSA Clearinghouse contains, how employers check it, what Prohibited status means, how return-to-duty works, and where drivers can begin if information appears wrong.
20 min read
Record CorrectionsPublished
How to Correct FMCSA Information Through DataQs
A step-by-step guide to requesting a review of FMCSA crash, inspection, or violation information a driver believes is incomplete or incorrect.
14 min read
Carrier ResearchPublished
How to Research a Trucking Company Before You Apply
Public records can help CDL drivers confirm which company is behind a job advertisement, understand what kind of operation it runs, review available safety information, and identify questions that need answers before moving forward.
22 min read
New CDL DriversPublished
How CDL-A Experience Requirements Work for New Drivers
Understand the difference between earning a CDL-A and meeting a trucking job's driving-experience requirement.
8 min read
Medical CardsPublished
How to Get and Keep Your DOT Medical Card
Understand the DOT physical, how medical certification works, what the examiner evaluates, what each examination outcome means, and how to renew and verify your certificate before it expires.
20 min read
Medical CardsComing Soon
What the DOT Physical Checks—and Why the Urine Sample Is Not a Drug Test
Learn what happens during a DOT physical and why its routine urine test is different from a DOT workplace drug test.
Medical CardsComing Soon
What Happens When Your DOT Medical Certification Expires or Is Not Updated
Learn how an expired or missing medical certification can affect CDL status and what records a driver should check.
Drug & Alcohol TestingPublished
Before You Take a CDL Drug Test: What Every Driver Must Know
What CDL drivers need to know before a pre-employment drug test—especially why they must not leave after the testing process begins.
6 min read
Drug & Alcohol TestingPublished
Hair Testing vs. Urine Testing for CDL Drivers: What Is the Difference?
Some carriers require urine testing only, while others require both urine and hair testing. Learn which test is used for DOT testing, why the results can differ, and what may be reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
15 min read
Drug & Alcohol TestingPublished
What Counts as Refusing a DOT Drug or Alcohol Test?
Learn which actions can become a DOT refusal, who makes the determination, what happens during shy-bladder or insufficient-breath procedures, and why drivers should never leave before the testing process is complete.
18 min read
Drug & Alcohol TestingPublished
After a Failed DOT Drug Test: The SAP and Return-to-Duty Process
Understand prohibited status, the SAP process, return-to-duty testing, CDL downgrades, follow-up testing, and what federal clearance does—and does not—mean.
24 min read
ABOUT THE RESOURCE CENTER
- This center provides practical general information for CDL drivers, written in ordinary language.
- Official agencies and primary sources are linked whenever possible.
- Procedures can change. Completed resources display a last-verified date.
- This is not legal advice, and individual carriers make their own hiring decisions.
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If you have a question about finding a CDL-A driving opportunity, an America First Logistics recruiter can help you understand which regional or OTR options may be realistic for your experience, location, and driving history.