Background Checks, Drug Testing and DOT Compliance
For small businesses, warehouses and trucking companies, with a real person on the other end of the phone.
Order Just What You Need
Need only a pre-employment background check? A past employment verification? A single drug test? That's fine. Or bundle services for the full picture.
If you run background checks, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to you, and getting the forms wrong can lead to damages of $100 to $1,000 per applicant. We give you the right release forms and plain-language guidance, so you're compliant from the very first check.
Background Checks
Find out who you're really hiring: criminal history, past employment and driving record.
We search the records that matter for the job, then explain the results in plain language. Past employment verification is one of our core services: we contact past employers directly to confirm dates and job titles. Order a single search or the full package.
Services Available
- County and national criminal searches
- Sex offender registry check
- Past employment verification
- Motor vehicle records (DOT and non-DOT)
Don't see what you need? Just ask. We'll tell you if we can help.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
From a single pre-employment test to running your random testing pool.
In Arizona, our licensed mobile collector can test your employees on site, so nobody leaves work for a clinic. Outside Arizona, we find a collection site near your employee. Whether you're required to test or simply want a safer workplace, we'll set up testing that fits your business, including managing a random testing pool if you need one.
Services Available
- DOT and non-DOT testing
- Pre-employment, random and post-accident testing
- Random pool management
- On-site mobile testing in Arizona
Don't see what you need? Just ask. We'll tell you if we can help.
DOT Compliance
PSP reports, Clearinghouse queries and previous employer checks for trucking companies.
FMCSA rules come with deadlines. Drivers who need a CDL must have a full Clearinghouse query before they start and at least one every year after. We run these checks for you and keep every result in your online account, so it's easy to find when you need it.
Services Available
- PSP reports
- Clearinghouse queries (before hire and annually)
- Previous DOT employer checks (last 3 years, including crash history)
- DOT drug and alcohol testing (optional)
Don't see what you need? Just ask. We'll tell you if we can help.
Not in Trucking? Screening Still Matters.
You're not required to screen like a trucking company, but the risks are the same. Catching a problem before the first day saves you from starting the search over.
The typical time it takes to fill a non-executive job.
More than 3 in 4 businesses found false or missing information in a candidate's background last year.
About 1 in 23 U.S. workplace drug tests came back positive in 2025.
Sources: SHRM 2025 Recruiting Benchmarking; HireRight 2025 Global Benchmark Report; Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (2025 data).
How It Works
Here's what to expect when you work with us.
Request a Quote
Tell us what you need. We reply within 1 business day.
Sign Up
Sign our service agreement and confirm you'll follow the FCRA rules for using background reports. We'll walk you through those rules in plain language and give you the consent and release forms you'll need.
Order Online
We set up your account and show you how it works. From then on, you place orders yourself, any time.
Clear Results
We work every order within 1 business day. Most results come back the same day, and if something takes longer, you'll hear it from us first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should my business run background checks?
A bad hire costs you time, money and sometimes your reputation. More than 3 in 4 businesses found false or missing information in a candidate's background last year (HireRight, 2025), and about 1 in 23 workplace drug tests came back positive in 2025 (Quest Diagnostics). Checking first helps protect your team, your customers and your business, especially for jobs that involve driving, money or working in people's homes.
What does a background check include?
You choose. A county criminal search checks court records where the person has lived. A national database search casts a wider net. Since two people can share a name and birthday, we never assume a database record belongs to your applicant. If a record might be a match, we'll check with you before confirming it at the county level. You can add a sex offender registry check, past employment verification and a driving record. We'll recommend what makes sense for the job.
How long does a background check take?
We start every order within 1 business day, and most results come back the same day. Some county courts and states take longer to respond. If yours does, we'll tell you right away so you can plan around it.
Do I need my applicant's permission?
Yes. Before you run a background check, the FCRA requires you to give the applicant a written notice, on its own page, saying you'll run one, and to get their written permission. We give you the forms you need when you sign up.
What happens if a background check finds something?
If you're thinking about not hiring someone because of their report, the FCRA has steps you must follow first. You send the applicant a copy of the report and a summary of their rights, then give them time to respond before you make a final decision. We'll walk you through each step in plain language.
Can I order just one service?
Yes. Order a single background check, one past employment verification or one drug test, or bundle services together. You only pay for what you order.
Do you offer drug testing outside Arizona?
Yes. Outside Arizona, we find a collection site near your employee. In Arizona, our licensed mobile collector can also test on site at your business.
What's a PSP report, and which drivers need Clearinghouse queries?
A PSP report shows a driver's last 5 years of crashes and 3 years of roadside inspections from FMCSA records, and it requires the driver's written consent. Clearinghouse queries are required for drivers who need a CDL: a full query before they start driving for you, and at least one query every year after.
How do I place an order?
Request a quote, then sign our service agreement. We'll set up your online account and show you how to use it. After that, you can place orders any time, and you can always call or email us with questions.
I'm a job applicant. How do I get a copy of my report?
If your employer ran your background check through Onward Screening, email us at info@onwardscreening.com with your name and the employer's name. We'll confirm your identity, then send you a copy and explain how to dispute anything that's wrong. If another company ran your check, ask your employer which company it was and contact them directly.
Not Sure What You Need?
Tell us about your business and who you're hiring. We'll recommend only what makes sense and reply within 1 business day.