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Driving Records For Employment, Business,
Trucking & Insurance Companies.

Does my business need to run Driving Records or MVRs on my employees?

If your business relies on employees who operate company vehicles, it’s essential to run Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) or driving records as part of your hiring and ongoing compliance process.

Whether you’re a trucking company, delivery service, construction business, or any organization with a fleet, reviewing employee driving history helps reduce liability, manage insurance costs, and ensure Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.

At DrivingRecord.net, we make it easy for Employers to access accurate, up-to-date MVRs from all 50 states—direct from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)*. Our platform offers instant MVR access, and secure reporting tools designed for fleet managers, HR departments, insurance agencies, and safety compliance officers. Protect your business, lower your risk, and stay compliant with federal and state regulations by screening your drivers with confidence.

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Does my company need to run a Driving Record Check?

Running a driving record check, also known as a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) or driving abstract, is a critical step for any business that employs drivers. Whether you’re in trucking, transportation, delivery services, or field operations, checking driving records helps identify unsafe drivers, reduce liability, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Our service allows you to screen job applicants during the hiring process and monitor current employees for any violations, suspensions, or changes in license status that could put your company at risk.

If your business is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), it is federally mandated under FMCSA Regulation 391.25 to pull a driving record at the time of hire and conduct an annual review of each driver’s MVR. This requirement ensures your drivers meet safety standards and that your company remains DOT compliant.

Failing to conduct proper MVR checks can result in fines, legal issues, higher insurance premiums, and unsafe drivers on the road. Make DrivingRecord.net your trusted partner for efficient, accurate, and FMCSA-compliant driver screening.

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Driving Records and MVRs for Trucking and Insurance Companies, Employment Screening, and DOT Compliance

Knowing what is on a driving record is imperative to the safety and reputation of your organization.

Whether you employ professional CDL drivers, Non CDL Drivers, service technicians, passenger van or bus drivers, outside sales reps or anyone else who drives a vehicle for your company. Checking a MVR is the first step to a safe and compliant workforce.

FMCSA and the DOT – Guidance for § 391.25 requires all trucking companies to run a driving record for pre-employment screening and an annual inquiry and review of the MVR for each CDL driver.

*Most reports come back in less then a minute. Some states do take longer. Turnaround time is based on state availability .

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FMCSA - PSP Report

FMCSA – PSP Reports

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations’s (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

Why a PSP Report Matters for Driver Safety and Compliance

A PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) report provides critical insight into a commercial driver’s safety history by detailing their most recent 5 years of FMCSA-reported crash data and 3 years of roadside inspection records. This data is pulled directly from the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).

Motor carriers that run PSP reports during the hiring process can better identify drivers with safe driving habits and strong inspection records. Retaining drivers with clean PSP records not only supports FMCSA compliance, but also improves fleet safety, reduces accident risk, and boosts overall operational efficiency.

Using PSP data helps carriers make informed decisions that lead to higher safety standards, better DOT audit outcomes, and a stronger bottom line.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Driving Record?2025-10-11T18:20:14+00:00

A driving record is an official report from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that lists your license status, class,  traffic violations, suspensions, and accident history for at least 3 years. Employers, trucking companies, and insurance companies use MVRs to verify safe driving habits and compliance with state and federal laws.

What Information Is on My Driving Record2025-10-11T18:25:07+00:00

Your MVR will include your full name, driver’s license number, license class (including CDL), endorsements, restrictions, traffic tickets, accident history, and any suspensions or revocations for at least the last 3 years.  Some states will provide 7 year abstracts of your Drivng history

How Long Do Violations or Accidents Stay on My Record2025-10-11T18:26:24+00:00

The time period varies by state.  Typically 3 to 7 years. Serious offenses such as DUIs or reckless driving can remain longer. For CDL drivers, FMCSA regulations may require employers to retain and review these records annually as part of DOT compliance.

How do I get a Drivng Record?2025-10-11T18:22:12+00:00

DrivingRecord.net cannot  process Driving Record checks for individuals. You should contact the DMV in your state to check your own driver record.  Your business can set up an driving record account at – https://drivingrecord.net/driving-record-sign-up/

Are the MVR Abstracts DOT Compliant?2025-09-28T17:06:00+00:00

Yes – The MVR Abstracts are DOT compliant. The DOT requires that a 3 Year MVR Report be checked within 30 days of hiring and then re-checked annually.

How Many Years do Motor Vehicle Records Go Back?2025-09-28T17:04:02+00:00

MVRs go back at least 3 years. – Some states offer 3, 5 and 7 year records

Do I Need a Signed Release Form From My Driver Before Running a Driving Record?2025-09-28T17:00:43+00:00

YES!    Before you can get a driver record for employment purposes, you must notify the individual in writing – in a document consisting solely of this notice of pulling a driving record. You also must get the person’s written authorization before you ask a CRA for the report. There are legal consequences for employers who fail to get an applicant’s permission before requesting a consumer report or who fail to provide pre-adverse action disclosures and adverse action notices to unsuccessful job applicants. Driving Record Release Forms 

Does the MVR show accidents?2025-10-11T17:39:20+00:00

Most states will show accident information but DOES NOT show who is at fault for the accident.  Do not assume that the accidents listed on a driving record are the fault of the person behind the wheel.   Depending on the state “Out Of State” accidents may not show up on a the abstract at all.

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The Adverse Action Letter

The second notice must be sent after the employer decides to take adverse action (not hire the applicant). In the Adverse Action letter the employer must notify the consumer that adverse action has been taken based on a consumer report, and include in that disclosure the following:

The name, address, and phone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report.

A statement that the consumer reporting agency did not decide to take the adverse action and is unable to provide the consumer with specific reasons for the action.

A notice of a consumer’s rights to obtain a free copy of his or her report from the consumer reporting agency within 60 days.

The individual has the right to dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information in the report.” FCRA §615.

The Pre-Adverse Action Letter

This is called a Pre-Adverse Action letter, since it must be sent before the adverse action is taken. In other words, if an employer feels that the information contained in a background check and/or a driving record report may impact the hiring decision, then at that time the employer must send the Pre-Adverse Action letter. The purpose of this process is to give the applicant an opportunity to dispute the accuracy of what was reported. Section 604 of the FCRA requires that before taking any adverse action employers provide to the applicant with:

The purpose of these documents is to give an applicant the opportunity to see the report that contains the information that is being used against them. If the report is inaccurate or incomplete, the applicant then has the opportunity to contact the CRA to dispute or explain what is in the report. Otherwise, applicants may be denied employment without ever knowing they were the victims of inaccurate or incomplete data.

The FCRA is silent on how long employer must wait, but the best practice is to give applicant a meaningful opportunity to review, reflect and object. A minimum is five (5) business days suggested.

Why Should You Care?

Not caring can be expensive. The FCRA requires an employer (when obtaining background reports from a third party) do very specific things during the employment process. Employers are frequently sued in federal court for alleged failure to meet these FCRA requirements. In June of 2016 alone, 409 FCRA lawsuits were filed.

Litigation is costly to employers in terms of time, legal fees, financial settlements, brand damage, and distraction from business goals. Examples of financial settlements include: 

What is the FCRA?

“FCRA” is the abbreviation for the “Fair Credit Reporting Act.” It is a U.S. Federal law.  In 1996, the scope of the FCRA was expanded to include other reports about consumers, including background reports prepared for employment screening purposes. And, the FCRA has been further amended since 1996.

The FCRA is designed to protect consumers by regulating employers as users of background reports and background screening companies as providers of background reports. It applies anytime an employer obtains a background report for employment purposes from a third party. Importantly, it applies to background reports whether or not the report includes credit information.

To understand the FCRA, one needs to know some of the most important terms:
  • Consumer Report – The background report, which is often called a “background check.” A Consumer Report contains only factual information such as dates of employment, criminal records, and driving history.
  • Investigative Consumer Report – Also a background report, but unlike a Consumer Report, includes information obtained through personal interviews. Discussing employment performance, for example, is a personal interview. A personal or professional reference check is another example of a personal interview.
  • Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) – The background screening company preparing the background report; often referred to as a “CRA.”
  • Consumer – The person who is the subject of the background report. In the employment context, this could be an applicant for employment, a current employee, a contractor, temporary worker, or even an unpaid volunteer.
  • User – The person requesting and using the background report. The user is the typically the employer or prospective employer. The user could also be an organization, such as a non-profit or a school district.
  • Disclosure – The document used to inform the consumer s/he may be the subject of a background report.
  • Authorization – The document signed by the consumer in which s/he authorizes preparation of the background report.
  • Adverse Action – The process that must be followed when an employer is considering a negative employment decision based, in whole or part, on the background report.

Quick App – Electronic Release Forms and Signatures

Our user-friendly QuickApp allows you to enter the applicant’s name, email address and Click Send…. That’s It!

Comply with the FCRA.  Streamline the application process by providing a quick and easy way for your applicants to view and sign the FCRA required release forms.  With a simple click, a customized email invitation is sent to the applicant explaining the whole driving record screening process.

The applicant then clicks a link that enables him/her to electronically sign a 50 state compliant disclosure and Authorization Form consenting to the screening.  A summary of the applicant’s rights under the FCRA is provided to the applicant and best of all, the applicant enters all of their own information relevant to the screening report you are requesting on that candidate.  The Release form is then uploaded automatically to your web portal for processing.

This format is much simpler and more accurate than the paper format. Having the applicant fill in their own personal information eliminates errors and security concerns.

QuickApp Instructions:

  • Enter a potential employee’s name and e-mail address

  • The candidate will receive an email requesting their information and to get their consent for the Driving Record and/or PSP Report

  • The candidate is provided with the required FCRA and state compliance documents including their summary of rights.

  • Once they electronically sign the consent, You will get a e-mail notification to process the driving record.

  • The signed release forms are automatically uploaded to that person order

FMCSA -Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

Get more information then what is on a Driving Record for you prospective CDL driver.  The program helps carriers make more informed hiring decisions by providing secure, electronic access to a commercial driver’s 5-year crash and 3-year inspection history from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS).

  • FMCSA – PSP Report

  • 5 Years of Date – Number & Date of Crashes

  • Number of Injuries – Number of Fatalities

  • Carrier Name – Driver Inspections

  • Driver Out-of-Service Inspections and Service Rate Hazmat Inspections

  • Hazmat Out-of-Service Inspections and Service Rate Vehicle

  • Out-of-Service Inspections and Service Rate Inspection Details

  • Violation Summary

Driving Record Services

TR Information Services and DrivingRecord.net is the premier source for instant access to driving records and (MVR) motor vehicle record information. We offer the fastest turnaround times of driving records and our web based service is the easiest system to use by far.

The two primary purposes for ordering driving records are pre-employment screening and insurance underwriting.  Driving records give these two industries an insight into the driving habits of the individuals that may driver for your company, and enable them to make informed and accurate decisions.

Checking the driving record of current and prospective employees is crucial to the success of your businesses. Your first step in Fleet management driving safety is checking the driving records of your all your drivers. Fleet management safety programs lead to increased productivity, reduced downtime, better planning and improved use of equipment, better employee morale, reduced insurance costs and improved customer satisfaction. All this with DrivingRecord.net.

Driving Records and PSP Reports made easy

REPORTING

  • Order Driving Records from All 50 States and PSP reports
  • Information direct from the DMV and the FMCSA

Compliance

  • Stay compliant with the FCRA, DPPA and the DOT with our electronic release forms

  • You can also upload your own release form and send required disclosures and adverse action letters right from your account

Security

  • Every transaction and communication is automatically encrypted and performed in a secure environment that safeguards against any potential threat
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