Driving Record Screenings

When employees drive a company vehicle or drive a personal vehicle as part of the job description, reviewing a candidate’s motor vehicle record can be vital to choosing the right hire.  Records highlight driving history over the past three to seven years and are available in all 50 U.S. states, as well as Washington D.C. Every employee-caused accident poses the potential for increases in the company’s insurance rates, and can black-mark a business’ reputation.

Employers Reference Source reports offer insight into an applicant’s fitness for driving company vehicles. We do this by verifying their current history of safe vehicle operation through a motor vehicle record check in any state, revealing license status, accident history, and possible history of substance abuse. However, it is significant to note that in some states, convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be found in a criminal record search. In these cases, it can only be revealed when requesting a driving records search.

It is imperative that whenever you are considering hiring an individual, you collect the proper information to really get to know the person. Interviews and resumes typically show only the positives, and actions often speak louder than words. Therefore, it is prudent to search for additional information, and double check to ensure that you are getting the entire picture when it comes to a potential job candidate. Taking the extra step now can help save you from hiring someone that you will regret in the future.