Motor Vehicle Records
A good resume (or application) means focusing on the better portions of one's past. Part of the pre-screening process involves finding out if the application is fictitious, and what relevant information was left out. Driving records would reveal a lot of what applicants fail to report...much of which is important because history often repeats itself.
MVRs offer accurate information because they come from up-to-date records. In fact, driving records are some of the most accurate public records in the country. They reveal everything from accident histories (in some states) to previous driver's license numbers. And this information can be interpreted to help save the company from training an employee who doesn't meet the qualifications for a job.
· DUI's: If your employee will be representing your company on the road, the relevancy of a past DUI is obvious. But even if your employees won't be driving, such a red mark denotes irresponsibility.
· Accident Histories: Every now and then, we all have fender benders. But a great driver has a consistently clean record. More than one accident points to bad driving habits.
· Driving Infractions & Convictions: Several infractions can reveal a person's inability to focus, or even carelessness.
Driving records aren't only pertinent to couriers and company drivers. Equipment loaders and machinists are among many of the professions that require alertness and attention to details.
And don't forget that driving records can change. If an employee lost their license, they might not tell their employers out of fear or embarrassment. If that same employee causes an accident while on company time or in a company vehicle, it could mean lawsuits. Many employers now require yearly MVRs for any employees behind a wheel.
Make MVRs a part of your screening process. It can save the company training time and money.