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title: "[GUIDE] How to Hire Employees Who Drive: Business Growth & DOT Recordkeeping"
description: Many business owners wonder how to hire truck drivers according to FMCSA requirements. This free Foley guide explains how to hire drivers. Download it now!
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# [[GUIDE] How to Hire Employees Who Drive: Business Growth & DOT Recordkeeping](https://www.foley.io/guides/ebook-how-to-hire-drivers-grow-your-trucking-business-keep-up-with-recordkeeping)

 Written by [Foley](https://www.foley.io/guides/author/foley) | Jan 31, 2023 5:00:00 AM

In this guide, you’ll learn the ins and outs of hiring drivers according to FMCSA requirements so you can focus on growing a successful, profitable business.

Here’s what we cover: 

- Why a mobile-friendly, DOT-compliant driver job application is the only option 
- The background checks you should be running on drivers
- A walkthrough of pre-employment DOT drug testing 
- An explanation of pre-employment FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries 
- How to build a strong culture of safety to boost driver retention 

BONUS: DOT recordkeeping requirements for each of these hiring factors 

Get your FREE guide now! Fill out the brief form and we’ll deliver it to your inbox. 

[View full post](https://www.foley.io/guides/ebook-how-to-hire-drivers-grow-your-trucking-business-keep-up-with-recordkeeping)

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