The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the findings of a safety impact analysis study of the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). The program, launched in 2010, provides employers with instant, secure access to a driver’s FMCSA safety information as part of the pre-hire process. According to the study results, truck and bus companies using PSP have decreased both their crash rates and the instances of drivers placed out-of-service due to safety violations.
“The recent study findings show that the service is having a direct, positive impact on highway safety.”
“NIC is pleased to partner with FMCSA on this important safety initiative,” said Elizabeth Pemmerl, NIC Technologies General Manager. “The recent study findings show that the service is having a direct, positive impact on highway safety.”
The study analyzed carriers who use PSP on at least a monthly basis against a control group of carriers that are not PSP users. Companies using PSP realized, on average, an 8 percent reduction in their crash rate and a 17 percent decrease in their driver out-of-service rate. The study found that carriers using PSP prevented nearly 3,600 drivers from being placed out-of-service at the roadside and 863 commercial motor vehicle crash occurrences.
The Pre-Employment Screening Program was developed and is managed through a unique no-cost contract. NIC Technologies performs all work, including program enhancements and mobile development, at no cost to FMCSA. NIC is supported by fees paid by companies and drivers that elect to use the PSP system.
For details on the Pre-Employment Screening Program and how carriers, hiring companies and drivers can participate, visit http://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov.
