J. J. Keller and National Private Truck Council share the mission to help transportation professionals protect drivers and employees, and to operate safely. Our organizations offer co-sponsored educational webcasts for industry professionals regularly, on topics ranging from regulatory compliance to risk management and more.
NPTC members are invited to register for an upcoming webcast here or download a previously-presented webcast from the 3-year webcast archive here.
Driver Screening Protocols: Hiring Drivers with Confidence
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
11:00 AM Eastern
1 hour
Hiring a driver may be one of the most important and potentially risky decisions a motor carrier makes. A strong hiring and screening process helps reduce that risk by ensuring drivers meet qualification requirements and are a good fit for your organization. With ongoing driver shortages creating pressure to fill seats quickly, maintaining effective hiring standards is more critical than ever.
In this webcast, our panel will discuss:
- The regulatory requirements for screening, qualifying, and onboarding new drivers
- Best practices for conducting efficient and effective driver evaluations
- Proven strategies to help identify quality candidates and avoid costly hiring mistakes
Join us to learn how a thorough hiring process can protect your company, improve safety, and support long-term driver success.
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Please Log In2026 Webcast Schedule
March 18: Preparing for a Training Provider Registry Audit
April 29: Non-Domiciled Drivers and English Language Regulation
May 20: Driver Qualification Files
June 17: Driver Medical Qualification
July 22: Hours of Service and ELD Exemptions
August 26: Driver Screening Protocols
September 16: Driver Training
October 21: Oral Fluid Testing for Drug and Alcohol

