Why an MVR verification is important
Employee driving records can greatly assist employers in identifying and mitigating liability for workplace hazards. Driving Records can help employers avoid the risk of third-party lawsuits, medical bills, and other costs associated with car accidents by an employee whose primary or even secondary role includes driving for work.
An MVR check includes license details such as issued status, status, expiration, suspensions, revocations, violations, and penalties. MVR reports are easy to read and include standardized ACD violation codes.
MVR driving history is mostly repeated. Therefore, if a company runs an MVR check, it could predict the chances of any negative activity occurring in the future. Also, insurance companies look at several factors to determine auto insurance rates and their premiums are sometimes based on driving history records. If a company employs drivers with a negative driving record, the insurance company may charge you higher premiums. Knowing MVR driving records helps companies protect themselves from higher premiums.
Driving records must be reviewed at least once a year; however, it is recommended that you review them more frequently to proactively determine if there have been any changes in driving history and to further reduce company liability.
A real-time MVR ordering and tracking system can provide companies with instant verification of their company’s drivers.
Why Driver Drug Screening Is Important
In general, all CDL drivers operating commercial motor vehicles subject to CDL requirements on public highways in the US performing safety-sensitive functions are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. This includes all full-time, part-time, intermittent, backup, and international drivers. DOT truck drivers must submit to a drug test prior to employment. This should be done once a year, after any accident and if there is any suspicion that a driver is taking drugs. Additionally, CDL drivers must undergo random testing throughout the year.
DOT Drug Screening requires laboratory tests for the following five classes of drugs:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Opioids: derivatives of opium and codeine
- Amphetamines and methamphetamines
- Phencyclidine – PCP.
DOT alcohol tests identify an alcohol concentration of 0.02 and higher.
NOTE: Beginning January 1, 2018, CDL drivers will be tested for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone). Some common names for these semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®. Also, they will no longer be tested for MDEA.
When drivers take drugs, their motor skills suffer and their reaction times are severely affected. This can be dangerous and cause accidents. Proper drug screening ensures a business has healthy drivers on the road.
