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200,000+ drivers in database
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MJ
Marcus Johnson
★ 1.0  ·  23 reviews
⚠ Warning
8 yrs
Project age
1M+
Reviews
200k+
Drivers in database
1.2k+
Carriers registered
$8,400
Avg cost of a bad hire
4.7 / 5  Based on 2,431 reviews on Trustpilot
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28,542  registered users
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127  companies joined this week
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166  drivers checked today
How it works
Hire smarter in three steps

CDL Score is purpose-built for fleet managers, safety directors, and recruiters who need fast, reliable insight on driver candidates.

1
Search the driver
Enter the driver's name, CDL number, or DOT ID. Our database returns their full profile in seconds — no waiting, no phone tag with past employers.
2
Review score & flags
See their Commitment Score (0–100), traffic-light flag (green / yellow / red), employment history, drug test record, and verified comments from past carriers.
3
Make a confident decision
Hire with confidence — or avoid a costly mistake. Carriers who use CDL Score report faster onboarding and significantly fewer bad-hire incidents.
Sample driver profile
See beyond the application

Detailed insights that help you make the right hiring decision — all in one view.

RC
Robert Caldwell
CDL-A · 11 yrs experience · Ohio · DOT# 3817264
Safe Hire
Reliability Score  ·  98 / 100
98
/ 100
Overall Reliability
Drug Test Compliance
Passed
On-time Completion
Carrier Reviews
L
Logistics Pro LLC
Extremely reliable driver. Always on time, communicates well with dispatch, and keeps the truck clean. Highly recommend.
N
Nexus Freight
Great asset. Passed all internal compliance checks smoothly and consistently delivered on schedule.
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The flag system
Instant hiring signal at a glance

Every driver in our database receives one of three flags based on their verified history. No guesswork — just a clear signal backed by real carrier data.

Green — Safe to hire
Strong employment history, passed all drug tests, positive reviews from multiple carriers. This driver has a proven track record of reliability and professionalism.
Verify first
Some concerns on record — gaps in employment, a single incident, or mixed carrier feedback. Review the full profile and conduct your own due diligence before proceeding.
Red — Do not hire
Serious red events on file — failed drug test, truck abandonment, DOT violations, or multiple terminations for cause. Hiring this driver puts your carrier at serious risk.
Features
Built for the realities of trucking

CDL Score aggregates carrier-reported data to give you a complete, honest picture of every driver candidate — far beyond a standard background check.

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Commitment Score (0–100)
A single weighted number summarizing reliability, compliance, and carrier feedback across all verified employment history.
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Employment History
Verified work history from past carriers — job roles, equipment operated, reason for leaving, and tenure at each company.
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Drug & Alcohol Test History
Pass/fail history for DOT-mandated drug and alcohol screenings including pre-employment, random, and post-accident tests.
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DOT Violation & Accident Log
Roadside inspection results, DOT violations, and accident history including at-fault determinations reported by past employers.
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Peer Carrier Reviews
Real written feedback from fleet managers, dispatchers, and safety directors who have worked directly with the driver.
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Abandonment & Termination Flags
Carriers flag drivers who abandoned trucks mid-route, were terminated for cause, or failed to return company equipment.
Why CDL Score
The problem with hiring blind

The trucking industry has a 94% annual turnover rate. A single bad hire can cost thousands and put your safety record at risk. CDL Score exists to close that gap.

$8,400
Avg. cost of a bad hire
Including onboarding, equipment damage, insurance impact, and replacement recruiting costs.
94%
Industry turnover rate
Nearly every driver you hire has worked elsewhere. CDL Score tells you what those carriers actually experienced.
3 min
Avg. lookup time
No phone calls to past employers. No waiting days for a report. Instant insight before you invest in onboarding.
200k+
Drivers on file
Our database grows every week as more carriers submit driver reports. The larger it gets, the more powerful it becomes.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing

No setup fees. No long-term contracts. Request access and get set up within 24 hours.

Starter
$99/mo
For small carriers hiring 1–5 drivers per month
Up to 20 driver lookups/mo
Commitment score + flag
Carrier comments
Employment history
Most popular
Pro
$499/mo
For mid-size carriers with active hiring pipelines
Up to 100 driver lookups/mo
Full commitment score breakdown
Drug & alcohol test history
DOT violation log
Priority support
Enterprise
Custom
For large fleets and staffing agencies with high-volume hiring needs
Everything in Pro
Up to 5000 driver lookups/mo
Dedicated account manager
Custom integrations
Data submission portal
FAQ
Common questions

Everything motor carriers ask before getting started.

All driver data is submitted by verified motor carriers who use CDL Score. When a carrier reports a driver — whether positive or negative — that data is added to the driver's profile. The more carriers participate, the richer and more accurate the database becomes.
The commitment score (0–100) is a weighted average of several factors: drug test history, on-time performance, equipment care, DOT compliance, and carrier feedback scores. Serious events like abandonment or failed drug tests significantly lower the score.
CDL Score is designed to support your hiring decisions as a supplementary tool. We strongly recommend consulting with your legal counsel on FCRA compliance requirements before using any third-party data in formal hiring decisions.
Yes. We are building a driver-facing dispute process that allows CDL holders to flag inaccurate information submitted by a carrier. Disputed records are reviewed and flagged as "under review" until resolved.
Submit your request using the form below. Our team will reach out within 24 hours to verify your carrier credentials and get you set up. No long contracts — month-to-month access only.
We currently accept ACH bank transfers and major credit cards. Once you request access, our team will send you a payment link and get your account activated within 24 hours.

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