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Checkr vs Fast Trucking Compliance: which to pick when

Short answer

Checkr is a general-purpose background-check platform serving HR teams across industries - its MVR product is a slice of a much broader catalog (criminal, employment, education, drug testing). Fast Trucking Compliance offers focused MVR + CDLIS screening for commercial-driver compliance. Both are reputable. They’re built for different buyers.

Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated

At a glance

DimensionFast Trucking ComplianceCheckr
MVR pricing$50 flat (MVR Basic), single-stateVolume-based; published rates start ~$11–$25 plus state fees and platform charges
CDLIS includedYes, MVR + CDLIS package $75Available as separate add-on; not bundled by default
FMCSA PSP includedYes, DOT Hire-Ready package $100 (MVR + CDLIS + PSP)Not part of the standard MVR product
FMCSA Clearinghouse queryYes, DOT Pre-Employment package $175 (full pre-hire stack)Not part of the standard MVR product
DQ File templateYes, $25 add-onNot part of the product; integrates with carrier-compliance partners
TurnaroundTiming depends on the stateVaries by state and package
Account / contractPay-per-pull; no account neededAccount creation + onboarding (typically 1–3 days)
Target customerOwner-ops, small fleets, brokers, staffing agenciesMid-market HR + larger employers running many record types
SupportEmail supportTiered support by plan; account-manager access on higher tiers

Pick Checkr when

Checkr is the right pick when MVRs are one of several record types you run as part of a broader employee-onboarding workflow. If you run criminal background, employment verification, drug screening, and MVR through one ATS-integrated platform, Checkr’s breadth and integrations earn the platform fee. The tooling is mature and well-suited to companies with a dedicated HR or people-ops function and meaningful applicant volume.

Pick Fast Trucking Compliance when

Fast Trucking Compliance is the right pick when the FMCSA driver-qualification stack (MVR + CDLIS + PSP + Clearinghouse) is the entire job - you’re a commercial-driver-focused operation pulling §391.23 hire packets, §391.25 annual reviews, the §382.701(a) pre-employment Clearinghouse query, and the §382.701(b) annual limited query, and you don’t need criminal, employment, or education checks bolted on. The pay-per-pull model removes the onboarding friction; the $175 DOT Pre-Employment package covers the entire FMCSA pre-hire stack in one transaction (MVR + CDLIS + PSP + 12 months of Clearinghouse query management) - Checkr’s standalone MVR doesn’t. The optional DQ File template covers the recordkeeping side most generic background-check platforms leave to the customer.

The two services are not mutually exclusive - many fleets use Checkr for non-driving roles and a focused MVR + CDLIS service for the driver workflow.

Fast Trucking Compliance driver screening pricing

Driver screening prices
Package or add-onIncludesPrice
Packages (one per order, per driver)
MVR BasicMotor Vehicle Record (state DMV)$50
MVR + CDLISMotor Vehicle Record (state DMV) + AAMVA CDLIS cross-state CDL check$75
DOT Hire-ReadyMotor Vehicle Record (state DMV) + AAMVA CDLIS cross-state CDL check + FMCSA PSP (5-yr crash + 3-yr inspection history)$100
DOT Pre-EmploymentMotor Vehicle Record (state DMV) + AAMVA CDLIS cross-state CDL check + FMCSA PSP (5-yr crash + 3-yr inspection history) + 12 months of Clearinghouse query management$175
Annual RefreshMotor Vehicle Record (state DMV) + AAMVA CDLIS cross-state CDL check + 12 months of Clearinghouse query management$150
Optional add-ons
DQ File TemplateFillable PDF + editable Word §391.51 driver qualification file template$25
Clearinghouse employer account setupHelp registering your company as an employer in the FMCSA Clearinghouse$150
Clearinghouse driver account setupHelp the driver register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse to give consent$125
Clearinghouse query management, 12 months (1 driver)Pre-employment and annual limited queries for 1 driver, 12 months$100
Clearinghouse query management, 12 months (2-4 drivers)Pre-employment and annual limited queries for 2-4 drivers, 12 months$225
Clearinghouse query management, 12 months (5-14 drivers)Pre-employment and annual limited queries for 5-14 drivers, 12 months$400

Each package is one flat price per driver with no per-state surcharge. Optional add-ons are separate line items, shown before you pay.

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We order the driver records you choose from the issuing state, AAMVA and FMCSA, with the driver consents collected at checkout, and email you the reports as PDFs. From $50 (MVR Basic) to $175 (DOT Pre-Employment).

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Independent screening service operated by Fast Filing Group LLC. Not affiliated with FMCSA, USDOT, AAMVA, any state DMV or any government agency.

Timing depends on the issuing state, AAMVA and FMCSA; reports are emailed as PDFs as each source returns them. The reports are records, not a hiring recommendation: the motor carrier reviews them and makes the qualification decision under 49 CFR Part 391.

Competitor details are summarized from public information and may change; confirm current pricing and features with each provider. Informational only - not legal advice.

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