About this template
Finding qualified commercial drivers is critical to keeping your fleet moving and your business profitable. This Commercial Driver Application Form is designed for trucking companies, logistics providers, and transport fleets to streamline driver recruitment while ensuring all necessary regulatory and safety background details are collected upfront.
Instead of chasing down paper applications or piecing together incomplete submissions, this standardized Google Form template captures everything you need in one organized place. Candidates can easily provide their personal contact information, license details, employment history, military service records, and critical safety disclosures—such as past drug or alcohol test results and license suspensions—directly from any device.
Built to save time and reduce administrative friction, this template helps fleet managers review candidate qualifications quickly and move qualified drivers through the onboarding pipeline faster. By centralizing applicant data into Google Sheets, your hiring team can effortlessly sort, filter, and track candidates from initial submission to final road test.
Key features
- Collect complete contact, licensing, and employment history in a single form
- Screen candidates with essential safety, drug testing, and disqualification questions
- Organize all applicant responses automatically in Google Sheets
- Mobile-friendly format allows drivers to apply easily from their phones
- Fully customizable to include your company branding and specific route requirements
Use cases
Recruiting long-haul and regional truck drivers for logistics fleets
Hiring delivery van and commercial vehicle drivers for local distribu…
Hiring delivery van and commercial vehicle drivers for local distribution
Collecting standardized employment applications for trucking company …
Collecting standardized employment applications for trucking company compliance audits
Pre-screening contract drivers before scheduling formal interviews an…
Pre-screening contract drivers before scheduling formal interviews and road tests
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first, middle, and last name as it appears on your commercial driver's license.
- Current Residential Address (Paragraph)Provide your current street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
- Date of Birth (Date)Enter your date of birth (must meet minimum age requirements for commercial driving).
- Position Applying For (Dropdown)Select the type of driving position you are seeking.
- Current Employment Status (Multiple choice)Indicate your current professional status.
- Time Since Last Employment (Short answer)If currently unemployed, state how long you have been out of work.
- US Military Service Status (Multiple choice)Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Drug or Alcohol Positive Test Status (Multiple choice)Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by a DOT-covered employer during the past 2 years?
- License or Permit Denial Status (Multiple choice)Has any license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle been denied, suspended, or revoked?
- FMCSA Regulation Disqualification Status (Multiple choice)Are you currently subject to any disqualification under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
- Driver Skills and Specialized Training (Paragraph)List any specialized driving certifications, endorsements (e.g., Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples), or safety training you possess.
- Current or Last Employer Name (Short answer)Enter the name of the company.
- Company Supervisor or Owner Name (Short answer)Provide the name of your direct supervisor or the business owner.
- Supervisor Phone Number (Short answer)Enter a valid phone number for reference verification.
- Supervisor Email (Short answer)Enter the email address of your supervisor.
- Reason for Leaving (Paragraph)Briefly explain why you left or are planning to leave this position.
- Today's Date (Date)Enter today's date.
- Applicant Electronic Signature (Short answer)By typing your full legal name below, you certify that all information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- Resume or Supporting Documents Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the document you wish to attach.
FAQ
How do I customize this commercial driver application template?
Simply open the template via Doc2Form to instantly copy it into your Google Drive. From there, you can add, remove, or edit any questions to match your company's specific hiring requirements.
Where are the submitted driver applications stored?
All responses are securely saved directly to a Google Sheet linked to your form, allowing your hiring team to review, sort, and evaluate candidates in real time.
Can applicants upload their resumes or motor vehicle records?
While Google Forms handles text and choice questions seamlessly, you can instruct applicants to paste links to their documents stored in Google Drive or Dropbox, or collect physical copies during the interview stage.
Is this application form mobile-friendly?
Yes. Google Forms automatically optimizes for mobile devices, making it simple for busy drivers to complete the application from their smartphones while on the go.
How do I share this application form with candidates?
You can share the form via a direct link on your company career page, include it in job board postings, or email it directly to interested candidates.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.