DriveLink Services, LLC Professional Driver Hiring Standards

At DriveLink, we work with serious professionals.

If you take pride in your driving record, your equipment, and how you represent yourself on the road — you’ll fit right in here.

Our hiring standards are built around safety, compliance, and long-term stability. These guidelines are aligned with our insurance requirements and protect both your earning power and our ability to keep freight moving.

To be considered, you must:

• Be at least 23 years old
• Hold a valid Class A CDL 
• Have a minimum of 2 full years of recent, continuous Class A experience in the United States
• Have all required endorsements
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted license
• Meet all FMCSA / DOT qualification standards
• Pass required pre-employment screenings (drug screen, DOT physical, background check, MVR review)
   

Because of safety and insurance standards, we are unable to move forward with applicants who have:

• DUI / DWI
• Alcohol or drug-related driving offenses
• Refusal of a BAC test
• Vehicular homicide or assault
• Any felony involving the use of a motor vehicle
   

• Leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run)
• Reckless or careless driving
• Speed contests or racing
• Speeding 20+ mph over the limit or exceeding 85 mph
• Driving while suspended or revoked
• Attempting to elude law enforcement
• Texting or handheld device use while driving
• Violating an out-of-service order
   

We’re looking for consistency and professionalism.

Applicants must not have:

• More than 3 moving violations and/or preventable accidents in the past 3 years
• More than 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents in the past 12 months
   

We expect honesty from the start.

We cannot move forward with applicants who:

• Provide false or incomplete information
• Misrepresent accident or employment history
• Lack proper CDL endorsements
• Have a currently restricted license (subject to review)
   

These guidelines are not arbitrary.

They protect:

• Your ability to stay leased and earning
• Our insurance program
• Our customers
• The motoring public
   

Strong records create strong partnerships. We are committed to working with drivers who operate professionally and think long-term.

If you’re a safe, experienced, responsible driver — we want to talk to you.

If your record reflects professionalism and consistency, DriveLink Services may be the right home for you.

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