How to Automate your Driver Onboarding: From Killing Trees to an efficient driver onboarding and data collection process!

Nov 20, 2024

3 min

Tired of the Paperwork Pile-Up?

As a Recruiting and/or Safety professional, you know the pain of a manual driver onboarding process. From the initial application to the final paperwork & all of your internal requirements on top, it's a time-consuming and error-prone task. But what if there was a way to streamline this process, reduce paperwork, and improve the overall driver experience?

Enter: Automated Driver Onboarding with your Applicant Tracking System

By automating your driver onboarding process with an applicant tracking system (ATS) like Double Nickel, you can revolutionize the way you hire and onboard drivers. At Jett Express, we were able to digitize our driver onboarding experience all the way from the driver’s application, to collecting the important documents needed for qualification, all the way to our internal and government-required onboarding documents needed for drivers!

Here's how:

  1. Digital Driver Applications:

  • Eliminate paper applications and streamline the hiring process with a user-friendly, digital DOT application.

  • Collect essential information, including driving records, medical certifications, and other required documents.

  1. Automated Document Collection and Storage:

  • Use an eDoc solution to securely collect and store important documents like DOT medical certificates, drug test results, internal process documents, and licenses.

  • Reduce the risk of lost or misplaced paperwork.

  1. Efficient Workflow Management:

  • Create customizable workflows to guide the onboarding process from application to hire.

  • Set up automated reminders and notifications to keep track of deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.

  1. Enhanced Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and other industry standards.

  • Automate compliance checks and generate reports to monitor compliance status.

The Benefits of Automated Driver Onboarding

  • Faster Time-to-Hire: Accelerate the hiring process and get drivers on the road quicker.

  • Improved Driver Experience: Create a positive first impression with a streamlined and efficient onboarding process.

  • Reduced Administrative Burden: Minimize paperwork and manual tasks, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives.

  • Enhanced Data Security: Protect sensitive driver information with secure digital storage.

  • Increased Compliance: Ensure adherence to DOT regulations and other industry standards.

By embracing automated driver onboarding, you can transform your fleet operations and gain a competitive edge.

Ready to streamline your driver onboarding process? Contact us today to learn more about how Double Nickel can help.