DMV Records Search / Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Search

If they don’t belong behind the wheel, they may not belong in your workforce.

When an employee or contractor will drive their own or a company vehicle during work hours, it is clearly essential to check the driving records of those employees. Not only can a DMV records search add a layer of protection to your organization in the event of a vehicle-related incident, but knowing the driving history of your applicants before they enter your workforce can prevent you from negligently hiring drivers to begin with. There is strong evidence that patterns of irresponsible behavior manifest in driving records before any place else.

In summary, DMV records search can offer the following benefits:

• Enables you to verify driver’s license validity and driver history
• Offers greater protection to coworkers and the public at large
• Adds protection to your organization against negligent hiring lawsuits
• Enables you to identify problem drivers before they join your workforce
• Provides insight into other behaviors that may affect an individual’s job performance, such as drug or alcohol convictions.
• Compliance with insurance or contract requirements, as applicable to your organization

Best Practices of DMV/MVR Records Searches:

The use of DMV driving records to screen employees for driving-related jobs is a widely accepted best hiring practice. But have you considered the value that can be gained from using driving records in the pre-employment screening program for all employees – regardless of their job-related vehicle usage? Driving records can provide clues about an individual’s degree of self control, ability to learn from mistakes, potential drug or alcohol issues, and much more.

To learn more about why we consider DMV driving records searches to be a best practice in most pre employment background screening programs, talk to us.

Remember, it’s important for organizations to look at the totality of the individual you are considering for employment. A driver’s license record is just one piece of the puzzle.

Limitations of a DMV/MVR Records Search:

First, not all states release driver’s abstracts for employment purposes so your ability to use DMV records as a selection tool will be limited in some states. Second, each state manages driver’s record in disparate systems using unique reporting codes and grading systems, thus requiring the ability to interpret and understand varying reports in order to consistently and equitably apply decision criteria to the data. Finally, driver’s records are subject to the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and, as with all background reports, drivers records are subject to FCRA regulations.

It is important to note that these limitations can be successfully managed with the guidance of an experienced background screening firm. Proforma is well-versed in the language of DMV records as well as all pertinent compliance issues. We can help your organization leverage DMV records to make better hiring decisions.

Typical Turnaround Time:

99% within 48 hours

List Price:

$6.50

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NOTE: List price represents our standard pricing. Please contact us to build a custom package with discounted pricing for your business. Request a Custom Proposal

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