Seeking Driver Hiring Advice

hi All,
I'm newbie in the business line but have been driving truck for 5years. Now I'm at a point that I need to hire drivers for my two trucks. I need some guidance in how do i go about it . I know basic things that i need to check there driving record, but what else, how do i check there felony or any other criminal records? ...How do i go about checking there employment history.

If someone who has hired drivers can give me some pointers that'll be really appreciated. Are there any websites that i can go and submit there information that can do there background check ? ...what are the steps to hire a good driver ? ...

thanks Alot .

 

Do i also get there drug test done and how is that accomplished and who would pay for it ? do i pay even if they failed or how does it work ?

 

hi is this thing worthit ? http://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov/Pages/FAQ.aspx

 

So guys here is what i have gotten from the information so far , FYI : this is for otr driver who will be on road for 6-7 days per trip.
-check with my insurance requiring dob/license#
-there dmv record, medical card.
-psp report
-dac report
-road Test
-drug test