Samuel Tucker, CPCU, CRMCEO at Carrier Risk Solutions, Inc.

What is the FMCSA PSP?

3 Mar 2026 · 4 min

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The video is a conversational Q&A where the host explains the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Pre‑Employment Screening Program (PSP). PSP provides a safety benchmark by delivering a driver’s last three years of roadside inspection records and five years of reportable crash data. It is presented as a tool—similar to a motor vehicle record—to help trucking and bus companies screen prospective commercial‑vehicle drivers. The host defines the PSP acronym, outlines why using the program is beneficial (though not mandatory), and cites industry data showing an average 8% reduction in crash rates and a 17% drop in out‑of‑service incidents for firms that employ PSP. Cost details are given: individual drivers can obtain their own report for $10 via the FMCSA portal; companies pay $10 per report plus an enrollment and annual fee (currently $25 for fleets under 100 power units). The segment ends with a question about how to enroll, indicating the next step for interested employers. The overall tone is instructional and supportive, encouraging safety‑focused hiring practices.

Questions this video answers

FMCSA PSP is a program that helps companies screen potential truck and bus drivers, providing three years of roadside inspection activity and five years of reportable crash information.

PSP stands for Pre‑Employment Screening Program, developed by FMCSA to ensure drivers are qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles safely.

While not required, PSP offers an easy way for employers to check an applicant's roadside inspection record, helping ensure they hire qualified, safe, and reliable drivers.

The PSP report provides a safety benchmark for trucking companies, allowing them to make informed hiring decisions by reviewing past crashes and violations.

CDL drivers can obtain their own PSP report for $10. Companies pay $10 per report plus an enrollment and annual fee, currently $25 for fleets under 100 power units.

What is the FMCSA PSP?
FMCSA PSP is a program that is provided to help companies screen potential truck and bus drivers. It's like an MVR, but for roadside inspections. A PSP report will provide all roadside inspection activity for a driver for the last 3 years and all of their reportable crash information for the last 5 years. A PSP report provides insight into how drivers will operate while working for you and should be part of your efficient and comprehensive driver qualification screening process.
What does PSP mean?
If you're wondering what exactly PSP is, it's an acronym for Pre-Employment Screening Program. This program was developed by the FMCSA as a way to ensure that every driver is qualified to operate CMV equipment safely on public roads.
Why is PSP important?
If your company hires drivers for its fleet of large commercial vehicles, then you should be aware of the great tool that the FMCSA has You're not required to use the Pre-Employment Screening Program , but it's a great idea. The FMCSA PSP program provides an easy way for employers to check an applicant's roadside inspection record before making a job offer, helping ensure they are hiring someone who is qualified, safe, and reliable.
What is the purpose of a FMCSA PSP report?
The purpose of a PSP record is to provide a safety benchmark for trucking companies when considering applicants for driving positions. Employers can use the information they get from PSP to make more informed hiring decisions by looking at past incidents like crashes and violations before hiring a driver. How much does a PSP report cost? CDL drivers can obtain their driver PSP report for $10 by requesting it through the FMCSA PSP portal login screen. For trucking and bus companies, each report costs $10 plus you have to pay an enrollment and annual fee based on the number of vehicles that you are running. Currently, the enrollment and annual fee is $25 if you're running less than 100 power units.
Why use FMCSA PSP?
Using PSP will help screen out drivers who may be less qualified or more likely to get into accidents than others with better-looking driving records. In fact, companies that use the FMCSA PSP to screen new hires lower their crash rate by 8% and driver out-of-service rates by 17%, on average. By helping your safety department or recruiting team quickly screen out drivers who may be less qualified, you'll reduce your company's risk of accidents and violations.
How do I enroll in the FMCSA PSP?
You can easily enroll online at the FMCSA PSP login page. Do you have to have permission to order a PSP report? Yes, the FMCSA requires that you obtain a driver candidate's permission in order to run their PSP report. Can I order a PSP report for my current drivers? No, the PSP report should only be run on driver candidates. The Pre-Employment Screening Program is a service provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help you make make an informed decision about who will drive for your company. It's a very useful tool and one that should be used by all trucking and bus companies. To learn more or sign up for the program, visit https://psp.fmcsa.gov/. Www.mysafetymanager.com.