Turn Applicants into Hires—Without the Bottlenecks

Foley's Apply by License feature helps you get qualified CDL candidates in the door faster—but what happens after the scan?

If you’ve already seen how easy it is for a driver to apply by uploading a photo of their license, you know how powerful that first step is. (So powerful, in fact, that when using Apply by License, applicants are up to 30% more likely to complete a full application.)

But the real magic starts after that. That’s when Foley’s platform gets to work behind the scenes to help you move candidates from initial interest to hired and compliant—without bottlenecks, back-and-forth, or manual cleanup.

Learn how to boost driver recruitment with a digital application.

Here’s how it works.

From Scan to Screening—In Minutes

Once a driver submits their license, Foley's platform automatically extracts key information: name, address, license type, issuing state, expiration date, and more. This auto-fills the foundation of a digital candidate profile (so your team doesn't need to copy-paste anything or chase applicants for basic details).

But it doesn’t stop there.

Foley's software immediately guides the candidate through the rest of the application process using phased prompts and digital workflows. That means:

• Required consents and disclosures are triggered automatically

• Screening packages launch based on the role and regulations

• Any missing information is flagged and surfaced to both the applicant and your team

It’s a structured system—not a black hole of half-finished applications.

Keep Candidates on Track—Without Constant Follow-Up

Not every driver finishes their application on the first try—and that’s okay. Foley gives you built-in tools to gently nudge candidates back on track if they miss a step or leave something incomplete, like a reminder email or, if the candidate has opted in, a simple text message. These reminders keep your hiring process moving forward without overwhelming your team or your applicants.

See What’s Complete—and What Needs Attention

In your candidate dashboard, you’ll see exactly where every applicant stands. No more wondering, 'Did they finish the background check?' or 'Are we still waiting on that signature?'

Each candidate is tagged with clear statuses:

• In Review

• Undergoing Screening

• Missing Documents

• Ready to Hire

Foley doesn't just store data—it moves applicants through the hiring pipeline in an organized, trackable way.

A Digital Driver File Without the Paper Chase

Once you’ve decided to hire a candidate, Foley's software builds their Driver Qualification File (DQF) automatically—pulling in every document collected throughout the process. That includes:

• The scanned license

• Signed disclosures and consents

• Completed screening results

• Application data

• Required forms and acknowledgements

Your DQF helps keep you compliant from day one, and updates automatically over time. If a document expires or is missing, you’ll be notified before it becomes a problem.

Why It Matters

Hiring qualified drivers is hard enough without getting bogged down in administrative chaos.

Apply by License doesn’t just speed up the first step. It keeps momentum going through every phase of hiring—reducing drop-off, minimizing errors, and saving hours of manual work for your team.

And because it all happens in one platform, you’re not bouncing between systems or wondering what’s missing. You get full visibility, fast progress, and fewer surprises.

Quick Tip

Use Apply by License as your entry point—but pair it with smart screening packages and phased forms to build a complete, compliant driver file without overwhelming applicants (or your staff).

Real-time Value

Imagine this: A candidate applies via Apply by License during their lunch break. By the time you log in that afternoon, their profile is created, their screening is underway, and they’ve already signed the necessary disclosures. All that’s left is your final review—and extending the offer.

Ready to streamline your hiring and onboarding process? Request a personalized demo.