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How are drivers screened?

Here's how we screen and verify our community of drivers

Updated this week

At Hitch, safety is top of mind. Requirements for drivers to be approved on our platform:

Car Requirements (updated Jan 2025):

  • Subcompact Vehicles, Compact Sedans, and Trucks are Not Allowed on the Hitch Platform.

  • Mid-size sedans, all SUVs, and Vans must be 2015 or newer.

  • Four Doors: This ensures room for luggage and riders alike.

  • Clean, fully operational, and well-maintained.

*Compact Sedans 2020-2025 & Trucks are allowed in College Station, TX.

Driver Requirements:

  • Drivers must be 21 and over.

  • License, Registration, and Insurance: Drivers must ensure that their license, registration, and insurance documents are current and valid.

  • Transportation Industry Standard Background Check: To ensure we keep our community safe, we will run the following checks.

    • County Criminal Search (Current)

    • National Criminal Search (Standard)

    • Sex Offender Search

    • SSN Trace

    • Global Watchlist Search

    • Motor vehicle record (MVR) Check

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