Case Study
More Hits. Less Risk.
How Asurint Outperformed a Leading Global Competitor for a Transportation Company
See how Asurint helped a full-truckload carrier uncover critical gaps missed by a low‑cost provider, demonstrating the real impact that accurate, technology‑driven background screening has on reducing risk and protecting long‑term outcomes.
Company Profile
A large North American full-truckload carrier that operate 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.
Challenge
Under Pressure to Cut Costs
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 background screening solutions are created equal, and the true differences lie in the depth, accuracy, and reliability of the technology behind them.
Approach
Head-to-Head Comparison
To validate the strength of our background 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 leveraged 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.
Results
More Records Uncovered
Through a direct comparison of 11 background check orders across 9 jurisdictions, Asurint’s search methodology uncovered 15% more records than the competitor.
The additional records represented issues that, if missed, could lead to costly litigation, elevated insurance and safety risk, and potential reputational damage for the employer. In industries where trust, compliance, and public safety are non‑negotiable, discovering these records is essential.
Asurint’s deeper, technology‑driven approach ensured nothing critical slipped through the cracks, giving the client a more complete, reliable view of every candidate and reinforcing the long‑term value of quality over cost.
Conclusion
Quality Over Costs
The results clearly demonstrate that thorough, technology‑driven screening is essential for building a foundation for safer, more trustworthy workplaces. In the transportation industry, every hire carries responsibility for lives on the road, costly assets, tight delivery windows, and a company’s reputation. The quality of a screening from a background screening company matters far more than shaving a few dollars off the upfront cost.
Cut‑rate providers may look appealing on the surface, but incomplete data, outdated processes, and slow turnaround times create real risks: missed violations, unverified credentials, compliance gaps, preventable accidents, and ultimately higher insurance premiums and legal exposure. What looks like savings at the start can quickly transform into operational disruptions, brand damage, or large financial losses.
