Business Services

Employment Screening & MVR Services

Reliable driver and employee screening for carriers, brokers, and safety teams. We provide fast, compliant background checks to help you build and maintain a safe, qualified workforce.

  • Employment verification 
  • DOT drug & alcohol history checks 
  • Criminal history, PSP reports 
  • Instant access for driver qualification files 
  • Monitor annual or pre-employment 
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Background Screenings & Driver Qualification Files

What steps do we take during a background screening?

Step 1: To Process CNS needs to Compile:

  1. Consent Form Signed by Applicant
  2. Three indicators (minimum): Driver First and Last Name, Middle
    Name/Initial, DOB, SS#, Applicant’s Address, etc.
  3. CNS provides ETA on Applicant’s Results

Step 2: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

  1. Applicant Signs Release Form through Application Process
  2. CNS Submits MVR Request
  3. Instant MVR Results
  4. CNS Reviews Report – Flags any necessary items

Step 3: Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

  1. Applicant Signs Release Form through Application Process
  2. CNS Submits PSP Request
  3. Instant PSP Results
  4. CNS Reviews Report – Flags any necessary items

Step 4: Clearinghouse

  1. CNS Submits Full Query Request
  2. Applicant will receive notification email from Login.gov
  3. Applicant will log into their Clearinghouse account and consent to query
    • After 48 hours of no response from driver, escalation of this component will fall
      under CNS’ responsibility.
    • CNS will reach out to Applicant to inform them that they need to consent to query
    • CNS will offer support to the Applicant if needed
  4. Instant Query Results after consent from Applicant
  5. CNS Reviews Query – Flags any necessary items

Step 5: Criminal Background Check

  1. Applicant Signs Release Form through Application Process
  2. CNS Submits Criminal Background Check Request
    • Criminal Background Check Requests will occur under certain timelines
      set by specific City, County, and/or State Laws
  3. ETA will be posted as soon as Criminal Background Check request is submitted
  4. CNS Reviews Report – Flags any necessary items

Step 6: Previous Employer Inquiries (PEIs)

  1. Applicant Signs Release Form through Application Process
  2. CNS will perform PEI’s
    • Three “Good Faith” attempts will be made and documented
  3. CNS Reviews Previous Employer Responses – Flags any necessary items
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Why Businesses
Choose CNS Licensing

CNS Licensing—handling the specialty vehicle paperwork, so you can focus on business.

  • Specialized support for ag businesses, fleets, and dealerships
  • PennDOT-authorized processing handled in-house
  • Time savings that keep your vehicles moving and earning

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If you are ready to get started or would just like more information about driver licensing, vehicle services, or notary services, please fill out the form below.  We are here to help and answer any questions.