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Hire qualified CDL drivers faster with a mobile-first DOT application

Increase completed CDL driver applications, reduce recruiter follow-up, and move qualified drivers forward faster. Built for speed, DOT compliance, and real-world driver behavior.

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Double Nickel product preview: mobile driver application, license information step with autofill from a CDL photo

Double Nickel product preview: mobile driver application, license information step with autofill from a CDL photo

33%

faster time to hire

Jett Express

11%

monthly applicant-to-hire conversion

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Trusted by top fleets nationwide

Trusted by top fleets nationwide

Trusted by top fleets nationwide

Simplify DOT applications from start to submit

No more clunky portals or paper forms. Double Nickel’s Driver Application is fast, mobile-friendly, and built to move drivers through the funnel without friction.

Mobile-first experience

Mobile-first experience

Drivers can apply anytime, anywhere with a UI optimized for speed and simplicity.

Drivers can apply anytime, anywhere with a UI optimized for speed and simplicity.

Smart autofill

Smart autofill

Integrated with FMCSA and Google Maps to pre-fill work history and address details instantly.

Integrated with FMCSA and Google Maps to pre-fill work history and address details instantly.

No login required

No login required

Drivers can start instantly without creating an account, reducing friction and increasing completion rates.

Drivers can start instantly without creating an account, reducing friction and increasing completion rates.

Start now, finish later

Start now, finish later

Drivers can easily resume a partial application, and recruiters can assist with missing information.

Drivers can easily resume a partial application, and recruiters can assist with missing information.

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Applications that are complete, compliant, and ready to review

Double Nickel ensures every application comes in ready to move forward. No missing information, no extra chasing, just faster time-to-hire.

Double Nickel product preview: CDL discrepancies flagged between AI-read license data and the driver application

Double Nickel product preview: CDL discrepancies flagged between AI-read license data and the driver application

Less friction, higher conversion rates

Our application process minimizes friction and maximizes completion rates, so more qualified drivers join your business faster.

Double Nickel product preview: driver application pre-filled with FMCSA data

Double Nickel product preview: driver application pre-filled with FMCSA data

Turn a resume or old application into a finished one.

Drivers can upload a resume, a PDF or a photo of an application they’ve already filled out. Double Nickel reads it and fills in the matching fields, so they only confirm the details and finish what’s missing.

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Consents collected automatically at the end

All required DOT and FCRA consents are bundled into the application flow. Drivers review, accept all, and sign directly on mobile with embedded eSignature. No extra steps, no follow-up required.

Double Nickel product preview: driver application consents and e-signature

Double Nickel product preview: driver application consents and e-signature

How Double Nickel’s driver application compares

A DOT driver application has to be complete and compliant before a driver can move forward. Here’s how Double Nickel’s mobile-first application compares with paper forms and other driver recruiting platforms.

Double Nickel

Paper or PDF applications

Other driver recruiting platforms

General recruiting & HR software

Mobile-first, with no login required

Included

Not mobile

Varies

Varies

FMCSA autofill for prior employers

Included

Typed by hand

Varies

Not included

DOT and FCRA consents signed in the same flow

Included

Separate forms

Included

Not built for DOT

Drivers can save and finish later

Included

No

Varies

Varies

Applications land on the driver’s profile in your ATS

Included

Re-typed by hand

Included

Included

Consents and application kept audit-ready for DQ files

Included

Filed by hand

Included

Not included

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“Choose Double Nickel because it helps make your everyday easier. It’s user-friendly on both sides.”

Allie Richardson

Allie Richardson

Marketing & Recruiting Manager, Grant Trucking

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Results from fleets on Double Nickel

550+ trucks

50%+

Increase in recruiter productivity

How Nussbaum Grew Recruiter Productivity by 1.5x by Adopting Double Nickel

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550+ trucks

50%+

Increase in recruiter productivity

How Nussbaum Grew Recruiter Productivity by 1.5x by Adopting Double Nickel

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65+ trucks

+50%

Increase in conversion

How Grant Trucking’s Recruiter Saves 4 Hours a Day & 1.5x’d Conversion with Double Nickel

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65+ trucks

+50%

Increase in conversion

How Grant Trucking’s Recruiter Saves 4 Hours a Day & 1.5x’d Conversion with Double Nickel

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33%

Faster time to hire

How Jett Express Digitized its Recruiting & Compliance Operation with Double Nickel

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33%

Faster time to hire

How Jett Express Digitized its Recruiting & Compliance Operation with Double Nickel

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DOT Driver Application FAQs

A DOT driver application is a federally required form that motor carriers must collect from every applicant before they can operate commercial motor vehicles. It covers employment history, CDL credentials, and safety records. Double Nickel makes this application process mobile-first, complete, and compliant with federal regulations so your team can move qualified drivers forward without chasing missing information.

Maintaining an active USDOT number and meeting registration requirements is critical for companies operating across state lines in interstate commerce. Double Nickel automates consent collection, driver qualification verification, and document expiration tracking, helping property carriers and transportation companies stay audit-ready without spreadsheets.

Yes. Drivers can upload a resume, a PDF or a photo of an application they’ve already filled out. Double Nickel reads it and fills in the matching fields, so they only confirm the details and finish what’s missing.

No. There's no login, no registration fee, and no account creation. Drivers can start instantly from any device and resume later if needed. This frictionless approach increases completion rates compared to portals that require applicants to register before they can begin.

When a driver enters a prior employer, Double Nickel queries FMCSA records to pre-fill the carrier's DOT number, company name, and address automatically. Less typing means fewer errors, faster submissions, and more completed applications for your recruiting team.

Yes. Every application includes all required DOT and FCRA consents, embedded eSignature, and disclosure language collected automatically at the end of the flow. Each submission arrives audit-ready, so your team can file driver qualification records with confidence and stay compliant with FMCSA regulations from day one.

Yes. Whether you've just obtained your USDOT number or are still working through registration requirements with the department, Double Nickel's application process is ready to go from day one. You can start collecting compliant driver applications while you finalize your operating authority, insurance, and other items needed to begin operations.

A DOT driver application is a federally required form that motor carriers must collect from every applicant before they can operate commercial motor vehicles. It covers employment history, CDL credentials, and safety records. Double Nickel makes this application process mobile-first, complete, and compliant with federal regulations so your team can move qualified drivers forward without chasing missing information.

Maintaining an active USDOT number and meeting registration requirements is critical for companies operating across state lines in interstate commerce. Double Nickel automates consent collection, driver qualification verification, and document expiration tracking, helping property carriers and transportation companies stay audit-ready without spreadsheets.

Yes. Drivers can upload a resume, a PDF or a photo of an application they’ve already filled out. Double Nickel reads it and fills in the matching fields, so they only confirm the details and finish what’s missing.

No. There's no login, no registration fee, and no account creation. Drivers can start instantly from any device and resume later if needed. This frictionless approach increases completion rates compared to portals that require applicants to register before they can begin.

When a driver enters a prior employer, Double Nickel queries FMCSA records to pre-fill the carrier's DOT number, company name, and address automatically. Less typing means fewer errors, faster submissions, and more completed applications for your recruiting team.

Yes. Every application includes all required DOT and FCRA consents, embedded eSignature, and disclosure language collected automatically at the end of the flow. Each submission arrives audit-ready, so your team can file driver qualification records with confidence and stay compliant with FMCSA regulations from day one.

Yes. Whether you've just obtained your USDOT number or are still working through registration requirements with the department, Double Nickel's application process is ready to go from day one. You can start collecting compliant driver applications while you finalize your operating authority, insurance, and other items needed to begin operations.

A DOT driver application is a federally required form that motor carriers must collect from every applicant before they can operate commercial motor vehicles. It covers employment history, CDL credentials, and safety records. Double Nickel makes this application process mobile-first, complete, and compliant with federal regulations so your team can move qualified drivers forward without chasing missing information.

Maintaining an active USDOT number and meeting registration requirements is critical for companies operating across state lines in interstate commerce. Double Nickel automates consent collection, driver qualification verification, and document expiration tracking, helping property carriers and transportation companies stay audit-ready without spreadsheets.

Yes. Drivers can upload a resume, a PDF or a photo of an application they’ve already filled out. Double Nickel reads it and fills in the matching fields, so they only confirm the details and finish what’s missing.

No. There's no login, no registration fee, and no account creation. Drivers can start instantly from any device and resume later if needed. This frictionless approach increases completion rates compared to portals that require applicants to register before they can begin.

When a driver enters a prior employer, Double Nickel queries FMCSA records to pre-fill the carrier's DOT number, company name, and address automatically. Less typing means fewer errors, faster submissions, and more completed applications for your recruiting team.

Yes. Every application includes all required DOT and FCRA consents, embedded eSignature, and disclosure language collected automatically at the end of the flow. Each submission arrives audit-ready, so your team can file driver qualification records with confidence and stay compliant with FMCSA regulations from day one.

Yes. Whether you've just obtained your USDOT number or are still working through registration requirements with the department, Double Nickel's application process is ready to go from day one. You can start collecting compliant driver applications while you finalize your operating authority, insurance, and other items needed to begin operations.