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Motor Vehicle Record Checks

Streamline your driver safety program with our broad driver record checks  selection.

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Your new and current employees represent your brand when they drive for your company. A motor vehicle record search can help you assess driver qualifications, evaluate possible liability, and manage insurance costs by mitigating potential losses.

Gain confidence that your drivers align with the safety criteria of your organization and assess whether they meet regulatory requirements.

Emphasize responsibility among your drivers to help build a culture of trust.

Regular driver monitoring allows you to address potential risks proactively, helping to manage possible litigation.

“We love the MVR monitoring because it provides us a daily confirmation of driver status.”

Christopher Faltisko,
US Foods Sr. Mgr, Safety Health Environment​

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Streamline your driver safety program with our broad selection of driver checks, including:

  • Motor Vehicle Record checks
  • Driver Monitoring
  • Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) search
  • FMCSA Pre-Employee Screening Program (PSP) search
  • DOT Employment Verification
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Enhance your transportation safety program while gaining operational efficiency with First Advantage. We offer a full suite of transportation services built to help you streamline driver management, from robust driver screening and monitoring services to an integrated Driver Qualification Management Solution.

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Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Searches: FAQ*

This is a good practice if a driver has obtained a new license within the past three years. A person can only hold a valid driver’s license in one state at a time. If the driver holds a valid license in one state but receives tickets/violations in another state, those incidents will typically be reported on their current record, depending on state reporting regulations. However, a driver’s previous records are not typically included on a new state’s record. If a driver has obtained a new license within the past three years, consider checking their previous state of residence for records.

A Motor Vehicle Record check typically focuses on a driver’s history related to traffic violations, accidents, and license status. For a view of a driver’s criminal history, a separate First Advantage criminal background check will provide this information.

Yes, a Motor Vehicle Record search will show if the person has an active commercial driver license in the current state. Previously held commercial driver licenses will generally not show. A First Advantage Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) search typically allows you to locate the current and up to three previous commercial driver’s licenses.

The following information can be included in an MVR check: Date of license issue and expiration, current license status, accidents, restrictions, suspensions and revocations, violations and citations, including details and license type (with current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) details and medical certification information, if applicable). Actual information reported may vary by state.

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*This content is offered for informational purposes only. First Advantage is not a law firm, and this content does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice nor does it create and attorney-client relationship.

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