Pre-Employment Screening
SaffHire provides comprehensive background check services tailored to the needs of trucking companies and transportation fleets aiming to ensure the safety and compliance of their operations. Founded in 2019, SaffHire serves commercial carriers, logistics operators, and fleet managers with a pay-per-report model and same-day support.
Our thorough screening process helps identify potential risks by conducting DOT-relevant checks on commercial drivers and transportation personnel.
Comprehensive Screening Services
Criminal Searches
Multi-jurisdictional criminal database searches and court records verification.
Employment Verification
Confirm job titles, dates of employment, and work history to prevent resume fraud.
Drug Screening
DOT-compliant substance testing for safety-sensitive transportation positions.
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Driving history checks including CDL status, violations, and accident records.
Criminal Database Searches
Social Security Trace
- •Confirms that the Social Security Number (SSN) is valid and matches the applicant's name.
- •Identifies previous addresses, aliases, and name variations.
- •Acts as a starting point for locating jurisdictions for further criminal checks.
National Criminal Database Search
- •Broad search across thousands of databases nationwide.
- •Includes court records, correctional facilities, and law enforcement sources.
- •Useful for uncovering multi-jurisdictional offenses.
Global Watch List Search
- •Screens applicants against international and U.S. government watchlists.
- •Includes OFAC, Interpol, and terrorist/sanctions lists.
- •Ensures compliance with anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering laws.
Federal Criminal Search
- •Checks for violations of federal law (e.g., drug trafficking, immigration violations, embezzlement, firearm charges).
- •Searches records from U.S. District Courts where federal cases are tried.
County Criminal Search
- •A manual or digital search of court records at the county level.
- •Most accurate and detailed source for criminal history — since most criminal cases are filed at the county level.
- •Often used to confirm hits from the SSN Trace or National Database Search.
Employment Verification & Driver Screening
Employment Verification
Confirms details such as employer name, job title, dates of employment, and sometimes reason for leaving. Helps prevent resume fraud and verify qualifications for commercial driving roles.
Drug Screening
Tests applicants for the presence of controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamines. Required under DOT regulations for safety-sensitive transportation roles. Available in 5-panel, 10-panel, or customized configurations based on employer policy and federal requirements.
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
A check of an applicant's driving history from the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Includes:
- •License class and status (valid, suspended, revoked)
- •Endorsements or restrictions (e.g., CDL, hazmat)
- •Traffic violations (e.g., speeding, DUIs, reckless driving)
- •Accident history
Crucial for commercial drivers, fleet operators, and all transportation personnel operating company vehicles.