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Obtaining a driving record history is of particular importance for applicants whose prospective position involves handling a vehicle. While driver screening is a must for employers seeking skilled and responsible employees for transportation oriented positions, the relevance of driver screening is not necessarily industry specific.
A driving record history search ensures that an applicant’s license is valid, and returns basic information about his/her license class, license issue date and license expiration date. The search also lets an employer know about any violations of or restrictions on an applicant’s license. Driving record history information gives employers direct and indirect insight into a potential hire’s qualifications.
Direct insight into industry specific positions:
- Loading/collecting/shipping/delivering/transporting goods
- Driving a public transport vehicle
- Driving an accessible transport vehicle (assisting elderly and/or disabled persons)
- Driving an exclusive vehicle (as a chauffeur or private driver)
- Conveying children to and from school, activities and errands (as a nanny or babysitter)
Indirect insight into non-specific positions:
- Ensure an applicant’s license is valid
- Gauge an applicant’s level of responsibility
- Assess the safety and security mindedness of all candidates
- Consider drive screening results in the context of a given position
- Apply your requirements and standards to the facts