Employee Identity
Full legal name, government ID type and number, date of birth, and employment start date to verify identity for audit trails and access logs.
A consistent questionnaire helps document compliance with CTPAT risk elements, reduces audit friction during CBP validations, and centralizes evidence of background checks, training, and access controls for personnel tied to cross-border logistics.
Completed questionnaires are archived for internal review, CTPAT validations, and to support corrective actions when gaps are identified.
Full legal name, government ID type and number, date of birth, and employment start date to verify identity for audit trails and access logs.
List of physical and system access privileges, badge IDs, escort requirements, and access start/stop dates to document who can access secure cargo areas.
Type and date of background checks (criminal, employment verification), adjudication results, and any ongoing monitoring conditions required by the employer.
Records of CTPAT-specific training: course name, completion date, trainer or LMS reference, and refresher schedule to confirm personnel awareness.
Third-party personnel data: vendor name, contract number, background verification status, and supervision/escort arrangements when contractors access secure areas.
Attachments such as ID scans, training certificates, background-check receipts, and signed access agreements to substantiate questionnaire answers.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link | Optional SMS code |
| Required Fields | ID, DOB, Training | Enforced |
| Attachments | PDF/JPG | Required for certificates |
| Retention Tag | Automatic | Apply retention policy |
Ensure the chosen platform records IP, timestamps, and an immutable audit trail to support CTPAT validations.
Within 30 days of hire or assignment to secure duties.
Update training and access annually or upon role change.
Provide completed records within 14 to 30 days when requested by auditors.
Recheck third-party personnel every 12 months.
Retention period begins on document creation date.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |