Trucking & Freight HR Challenges

HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry

  • !FMCSA driver qualification file maintenance for all CDL drivers
  • !DOT drug and alcohol testing random pool management and compliance
  • !Hours of service ELD compliance and driver pay structure audit
  • !High driver turnover and recruitment in a tight CDL labor market
  • !MVR and background checks for new driver hires and annual reviews
  • !Workers comp for high-frequency driving injury and accident claims
  • !Owner-operator vs. employee classification for independent contractor drivers
Catapult Solutions

How Catapult HR Helps

  • +FMCSA driver qualification file management and compliance documentation
  • +DOT drug and alcohol testing random pool and program management
  • +Driver pay structure and hours of service FLSA compliance review
  • +Retention programs for CDL drivers in a competitive market
  • +MVR and background screening for all driver categories
  • +Workers comp integration for driver workforces
  • +Owner-operator vs. employee classification compliance analysis

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$11,000
Average FMCSA fine per violation for carriers with deficient driver qualification files
94%
Annual CDL driver turnover rate at large TL carriers — the #1 trucking HR challenge
3.6x
Higher workers comp frequency for carriers without formal driver safety programs

HR Services for Trucking & Freight Employers

Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry

Compliance

HR Compliance Audit

Full HR audit for trucking companies against FMCSA, DOT, and Southeast employment standards.

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“We had 12 DQ files that were incomplete. Catapult fixed every one and built a renewal calendar that keeps us audit-ready year-round. Zero FMCSA findings since.”

Owner, LTL Freight Carrier — 65 CDL drivers, Central NC

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HR Built for Trucking — Keeping Your Fleet Legal and Your Drivers Retained

Our practitioners understand FMCSA, DOT compliance, and the CDL driver workforce challenges unique to TL, LTL, and last-mile freight carriers in the nation.

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