What WOLFE does

Wolfe Inc. is a U.S.-based employment background screening and drug testing company founded in 1980 and headquartered in North Carolina, operating three offices (Charlotte, Asheville, Concord) and serving customers nationwide. Its product portfolio spans criminal background checks, financial background services, identity verification, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, drug and alcohol testing, occupational health assessments, and ongoing workforce monitoring for criminal activity and MVR changes. Wolfe delivers these services through dedicated account managers to enterprises and mid-market organizations in regulated industries — construction, healthcare, education, transportation, government, financial institutions, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, staffing, insurance, energy and utilities, and technology — under multi-year, quote-based subscription contracts with per-screening and per-test pricing.

The company's technology foundation is the proprietary WolfeONE platform, a SOC 2 Type 2 certified, cloud-based system that consolidates order placement, result tracking, Driver Qualification File management, FMCSA Clearinghouse workflows, document storage, and compliance workflows, and integrates with ATS/HRIS systems including Workday, UKG, ADP, BambooHR, Greenhouse, and SAP SuccessFactors. ML-based document categorization is embedded in the platform for retrieval and triage. Underlying data sourcing spans direct primary-source relationships with state DMVs, county courthouses, and authorized jurisdictional records across all 50 states, plus Canada, Puerto Rico, and D.C. Operational footprint includes a 15,000+ collection site network for drug testing, an in-house Medical Review Officer (MRO) team, and PBSA-accredited, FCRA-aligned workflows.

Wolfe monetizes screening as a recurring subscription/professional-services revenue stream, sold sales-led via direct enterprise account managers and inbound quote requests, complemented by training and compliance education revenue. The company reports serving over 10,000 businesses with a 96% client retention rate and more than 5 million cumulative background checks completed. Wolfe is privately held with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or public-market listing.

Name

WOLFE

Legal name

Wolfe Inc.

Website

https://wolfeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wolfe Inc. is a U.S. employment background screening and drug testing firm founded in 1980, serving more than 10,000 regulated-industry businesses across all 50 states via its SOC 2 Type 2 certified WolfeONE platform, dedicated account managers, and a 15,000-site collection network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination (BPACALAE), Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ), Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

Keywords

• Background screening services
• Drug testing services
• Employment verification
• Criminal background checks
• Occupational health screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: Comprehensive employment background screening including criminal checks, identity verification, MVR checks, financial background checks, verification services, and monitoring. Revenue generated through per-screening fees with customized package pricing based on organization size and service requirements.
2. Drug and Health Screening Services: Drug testing services including DOT and non-DOT testing, lab-based and instant testing, occupational health assessments. Services include urine, oral fluid, hair, and breath alcohol testing. Revenue based on per-test pricing with program management fees.
3. Software Platform (WolfeONE): Cloud-based platform subscription for screening management, document storage, compliance tracking, and workflow automation. Integrated with screening services for enterprise clients.
4. HR Training and Compliance Services: DOT Collector Training and DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training programs for compliance education. Online library with expert content for ongoing training and development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wolfe Inc. provides pre-employment and ongoing workforce screening services for employers, including criminal background checks, drug and alcohol testing, identity verification, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, occupational health services, and continuous monitoring. These services are delivered through WolfeOne, a SOC 2 Type 2 certified, PBSA-accredited cloud-based platform that integrates with HR/ATS systems. The company has operated since 1980 and serves employers across regulated industries through a network of 15,000+ collection sites.

Product overview

Wolfe Inc. is a background screening and drug testing company offering a unified platform (WolfeOne) plus multiple specialized screening services. WolfeOne serves as the central cloud-based platform for ordering, tracking, and managing all screening operations including background checks, drug testing, compliance workflows, and document storage. The product portfolio includes core screening services (criminal background, financial background, identity verification, employment verification, motor vehicle records), monitoring services (criminal activity monitoring, MVR monitoring), drug and health screening (drug testing, occupational health, instant drug testing), and compliance management tools. The platform integrates with various ATS/HRIS systems and is marketed to employers across industries including construction, healthcare, government, education, manufacturing, and transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WolfeOne: Cloud-based all-in-one platform for background screening, drug testing, document management, and compliance tracking.

Products and services

• WolfeOne Platform A proprietary, SOC 2 Type 2 certified cloud-based platform that allows employers to order, track, and manage background checks, drug tests, verifications, and ongoing monitoring through a single integrated dashboard with HRIS/ATS integrations.
• Criminal Background Services Comprehensive pre-employment criminal background checks including county, state, and federal searches for employers hiring into regulated roles.
• Financial Background Services Financial history checks including credit reports and related financial background screening for employers hiring into roles with financial responsibilities.
• Identity Services Identity verification and identity history screening services that confirm candidate identities and provide additional identity-related checks for employers.
• Verification Services Employment, education, and reference verification services to confirm candidate credentials, work history, and educational attainment for employers.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Motor vehicle records checks that provide driving history for employers hiring commercial drivers and other roles requiring driving as an essential function.
• Criminal Activity Monitoring Continuous post-hire criminal monitoring that alerts employers to new criminal activity reported for current employees after initial screening.
• MVR Monitoring Continuous motor vehicle records monitoring that alerts employers to new driving violations or license status changes for employees in driving roles.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Workplace drug and alcohol testing services delivered through a nationwide network of 15,000+ collection sites for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing programs.
• Occupational Health Services Occupational health screening and testing services supporting employer compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, including physicals and related medical screening.
• Instant Drug Testing Rapid-result instant drug testing providing on-site or rapid turnaround drug screen results for employers needing expedited hiring decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% drug testing report accuracy
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArcorocoreTechnology or IntegrationArcoro is an integration partner providing end-to-end modular HR solutions for construction companies and contractors. Their platform integrates with Wolfe's screening services to streamline workforce compliance and talent management.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationWorkday logo displayed as integration partner on Wolfe's partners page, indicating compatibility with Workday's HR and financial management platform.
• UKGcoreTechnology or IntegrationUKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) logo displayed as integration partner, indicating compatibility with UKG's workforce management and human resources solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Accurate Background: Background screening company focused on regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and transportation. Comparable to Wolfe in mid-market and enterprise segments with similar compliance-centric positioning.
• Checkr: Leading AI-first background screening platform serving enterprises and gig economy companies. Direct competitor to Wolfe in pre-employment background checks, drug testing coordination, and continuous monitoring, with a more modern tech stack and larger venture backing.
• HireRight: Publicly-traded global provider of background screening, drug and health screening, and workforce compliance solutions. Closely comparable business model to Wolfe across transportation, healthcare, and government verticals, though at substantially larger scale.
• Cisive: Background screening provider with particular depth in healthcare and financial services verticals. Comparable to Wolfe in regulated-industry positioning, FCRA-aligned workflows, and focus on enterprise customers with complex compliance requirements.
• First Advantage: Publicly-traded background screening provider offering criminal checks, drug testing, and workforce solutions. Direct peer to Wolfe across enterprise verticals with similar subscription-based recurring revenue model.
• Sterling: Global background screening and identity verification provider with deep regulated-industry presence. Comparable to Wolfe in healthcare, financial services, and transportation compliance workflows, with broader international footprint.

Broad incumbents

• ADP Screening and Selection Services: Background screening offered as part of ADP's broader HR, payroll, and workforce management suite. Overlaps with Wolfe's HRIS-integrated screening approach but operates within a much larger HR platform rather than as a focused vertical specialist.
• Concentra: Major occupational health and drug testing services provider with employer-focused clinics across the US. Comparable to Wolfe in occupational health and drug testing services, though Concentra operates its own clinic network rather than partnering across a 15,000-site network.

Emerging players

• Veremark: Newer digital background screening platform emphasizing candidate experience and faster turnaround. Comparable to Wolfe in pre-employment screening services but positioned as a more modern, API-first alternative.
• Certn: Emerging background screening platform with developer-friendly API and global coverage. Comparable to Wolfe in core screening offerings but differentiated by modern tech stack and international expansion focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WolfeRealityCheck
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wolfeinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wolfehrsolutions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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