Amid rising tariffs and supply chain challenges, the transportation industry is under pressure to cut costs.
One transportation company entered an RFP and received a low-cost bid from a leading global competitor claiming to match Asurint’s background screening capabilities.
While the proposals looked similar on paper, the reality was far more complex; not all screening solutions are created equal, and the true differences lie in the depth, accuracy, and reliability of the technology behind them.
To validate the strength of our screening technology, Asurint conducted a head-to-head comparison with the competitor, running criminal background checks across nine jurisdictions on candidates.
The competitor relied heavily on stagnant national database searches and limited primary source checks of current addresses, leaving critical gaps in coverage.
Asurint took a smarter approach by leveraging our proprietary SureSearch™ Technology to identify the most comprehensive search for each candidate’s full address history. By combining our exclusive National File and our direct court integrations, we delivered faster and more compliant results, ensuring nothing important was missed.
Through a direct comparison of 11 background check orders across 9 jurisdictions, Asurint’s search methodology uncovered 15% more records than the competitor.
These additional findings were critical: missing these records can result in costly litigation, increased insurance exposure, and reputational damage.
15%
more records uncovered than the competitor
The results clearly demonstrate that thorough, technology-driven screening isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for building a foundation for safer, more trustworthy workplaces.
Choosing the inexpensive provider may save upfront, but it can cost far more in the long run.
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TRANSPORTATION CASE STUDY
More Hits. Less Risk.
How Asurint Outperformed a Leading Global Competitor for a Transportation Company
COMPANY PROFILE
A large North American full-truckload carrier operates a vast fleet of 5,000 owner-operators and 16,000 drivers, offering dry van, refrigerated, intermodal, and flatbed services across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, along with logistics, warehousing, and equipment leasing.
AT A GLANCE
Challenge
A transportation company explored switching to a lower-cost screening provider, claiming comparable coverage to Asurint.
Approach
Asurint went head-to-head with a leading global competitor by running address history searches across different jurisdictions.
Result
Asurint uncovered 15% more records than the competitor, proving quality beats cost.
challenge
approach
Results
CONCLUSION
TRANSPORTATION CASE STUDY
Achieving the
Hiring Trifecta
How Asurint Delivered Speed, Detail, and Cost Savings with Epes Transport System
COMPANY PROFILE
With over 90 years in businses, Epes Transport System delivers dependable truckload transportation services with a strong presence in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. They have 1,500+ trucks, 6,500+ trailers, and 800-900 annual hires.
AT A GLANCE
Challenge
Epes Transport needed a faster, more reliable background check solution to reduce delays and costs.
Approach
After a 30-day head-to-head background screening investigation test with Asurint and their incumbent provider.
Result
Asurint's speed and accuracy led Epes Transport to switch providers and accelerate hiring.
challenge
Transportation companies are all vying for the same drivers, which Epes Transport Director of Driver Recruiting, Jimmy Orr, describes as “fishing lines in the same pond.” In this environment, every moment counts.
Unfortunately, Epes Transport’s background screening provider wasn’t keeping pace. Frequent delays meant drivers were brought in for orientation, only for background results to arrive too late. In some cases, drivers were already on the road when disqualifying information surfaced, forcing costly recoveries and replacements.
After repeated setbacks, Epes Transport decided it was time to find a faster, more reliable solution.
Epes Transport, as well as eight other carriers, attended an industry education session hosted by Asurint. In addition to exchanging ideas and recruiting innovations, they also learned about Asurint's criminal background screening solution.
Given their ongoing challenges, Epes Transport decided to run a 30-day head-to-head test by processing background screens through both their current provider and Asurint.
APPROACH
RESULTS
The head-to-head comparison revealed that Asurint hit the trifecta of speed, detail, and cost. After the 30-day test, the choice to switch was clear, and Orr hasn't looked back since. Asurint's rapid turnaround has helped in avoiding at least one costly post-hire issue each month.
Orr's confidence in the process has grown significantly. "Even with a 10-year background check across multiple counties, I get most results within hours," he says.
CONCLUSION
By switching to Asurint, Epes Transport System gained a faster, more reliable background screening process that continues to save time and reduce costly hiring risks.
For Epes Transport, Asurint delivered exactly what was promised, and that makes all the difference.
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Since 2005, Asurint has redefined background screening by blending advanced technology with human insights to create a smarter, comprehensive, and effective way to screen. Our data-driven platform delivers faster, more reliable results. It’s not just efficient, it’s screening intelligence, built in. At our core, we are driven by the belief that every individual deserves fairness and respect throughout the screening process.
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