#87 - PSP Reports, DataQs & Safety Records: What Affects Your CDL Career

CDL drivers, Learn how to take control of your PSP report, challenge errors with DataQs, and keep your safety record clean and career on track.  In this must-hear episode of The Liquid Trucking Podcast, host Marcus Bridges sits down with three seasoned safety professionals to explain the PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) report. This document can make or break a truck driver’s career. You’ll hear from Chris Caldwell, a former Wisconsin State Trooper and now safety consultant who helps fleets interpret inspection data and address DOT compliance issues. Zaheer Iqbal from Tyler Technologies, the company behind the PSP system, shares insider knowledge on how the system works and how drivers can access and understand their records. Jason Eisenman, VP of HR and Safety at Liquid Trucking, offers a fleet-level view on managing driver safety scores and correcting inaccurate reports. Together, they unpack everything from how to file a DataQ challenge to what happens when roadside inspections go wrong, and how it all ends up in your PSP. If you’re a CDL driver aiming to protect your record, a fleet safety manager improving compliance, or someone working to understand inspection data, this episode delivers real-world strategies you can use.