Motor Vehicle Driving Reports are essential for companies in the trucking and transportation industry. In order ot meet Department of Transportation, (DOT) compliance standards, all trucking companies must run MVRs on their drivers at least once a year. Companies who employ drivers just to run around the city making pickups and deliveries, also need include the MVR background check as part of their overall preemployment screening program.
Honestly, any company who is conducting serious background checks, should include the driving record in its list of background searches. While such background searches as the criminal records are self-evident, the motor vehicle driving report can reveal quite a bit about an employment candidate’s character. The MVR offers insight into a job candidate’s self-discipline. Issues concerning substance abuse, such as DUI’s, or DWI’s, depending on which state you are in, can be revealed through the driving report.
MVRs are more money these days than they were even the year before. Thanks to the economic downturn, most states, well…all states, need money. One way to generate revenue is to raise the fees for the essential services all states provide. Gradually, state by state, the Department of Motor Vehicle rates (DMV) are on the rise. As of October 3rd, 2009, the Massachusetts DMV will increase pricing on its motor vehicle driving records from $6 per search to $8 per search.
Please be aware of this change. Still, even with the rate increase, the MVR is compulsory for some companies and a value laden elective for others. Check them out before you hire.
