Your motor vehicle record contains vital information about you like your name, date of birth, and driver’s license number. Your MVR also includes any motor vehicle events you’ve had, including traffic citations, license suspensions, DUI convictions, and accident reports.

When an employer requests an MVR, the following information is typically included in the report but can differ depending on the state, position, and industry:

• Drivers license information
• Violations
• License status (active, suspended, revoked)
• Moving violations/convictions
• Accidents

Under the FMCSA, employers have to request a pre-employment MVR in every state where a CDL license was held within the previous 3-year period.

An MVR must also be requested annually for the employer to review as part of their annual review process, so that the employer can determine if the driver continues to meet the requirements.

An MVR allows employers to get a more in-depth look into the applicant they are considering hiring to see if they are fit for the position and will follow all required safety regulations while driving. MVRs also ensure that the driver continues to maintain safety following hiring, as the employer is also required to order MVRs on an annual basis. By reducing risky drivers, companies may be able to avoid increases to insurance rates as well as costly litigation.

Overall, MVRs allow employers to ensure their drivers are maintaining the safe driving habits that protect their company, its employees, and others who share the road with them.