Trucking Recruiting & Compliance Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the acronyms and terms US trucking recruiters, safety managers, and drivers deal with every day.
DQF (Driver Qualification File)
The FMCSA-mandated file each motor carrier must keep on every CDL driver they employ.
PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program)
The FMCSA program that gives carriers access to a driver's 5-year crash and 3-year roadside inspection history.
MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
A state-issued driving history report required at hire and annually for every CDL driver.
DAC Report
An industry-standard employment history report for commercial drivers, maintained by HireRight.
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The FMCSA database of CDL driver drug and alcohol violations.
ELD (Electronic Logging Device)
The FMCSA-mandated device that automatically records a commercial driver's Hours of Service.
HOS (Hours of Service)
The FMCSA regulations limiting how many hours a CDL driver can drive and remain on-duty.
CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
The state-issued license required to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the US.