MVR Background
Checks for Safer
Hiring on the Road
Screen driving records to ensure safety, compliance,
and eligibility for transportation-related roles.
Driving Record Checks
for DOT-Regulated & Commercial Roles
A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Background Check provides detailed insight into a candidate’s
driving history. This check is essential for employers hiring commercial drivers, delivery personnel,
or anyone operating vehicles on behalf of the company. Industries regulated by the
Department of Transportation (DOT) are often required by law to conduct these checks.
MVR reports typically cover a period of 3 to 10 years, depending on the state, and help employers
assess whether a candidate is eligible and safe to operate motor vehicles.
Why MVR Background Checks are Important
Driving record checks help reduce risk, protect assets, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. They’re a critical part of the hiring process for transportation, logistics, delivery, and field service roles.
MVR background checks help organizations:
- Verify that the applicant holds a valid and appropriate driver’s license.
- Identify any license suspensions, revocations, or restrictions.
- Detect history of DUIs, reckless driving, or serious traffic violations.
- Reduce insurance costs by avoiding high-risk drivers.
- Meet DOT compliance requirements for commercial driving roles.
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What Does an MVR Background Check Include?
The scope of the MVR report varies by state, but typically includes driving history for 3, 7, or 10 years. All checks are performed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Your MVR report may include:
- License Type & Classification: Commercial vs. non-commercial, endorsements, vehicle type, and weight class.
- License Status: Valid, expired, suspended, revoked, or restricted.
- Accident History: Details of crashes involving death, injury, or property damage.
- Convictions: DUI/DWI, reckless driving, vehicular homicide, or other criminal traffic offenses.
- Traffic Violations: Speeding, running red lights, improper lane changes, and more—based on state reporting standards.
Customize Your Screening Package
Reveal Background offers flexible screening solutions—standard packages,
individual checks, or custom options tailored to your needs.
MVR Background Check
National Criminal Database Plus(+ Sex Offender and Social Security Check)
$19.95 / candidate
Turnaround Time: Immediate
Pulls all jurisdictions in Continental US and Hawaii and checks for felony records as well as sex offender registries for all 50 states, District of Columbia, Us Territories, and Indian Country. Turnaround time is immediate.
State Criminal Database Search
$9.00 / candidate
Turnaround Time: Immediate
Searches statewide criminal databases for offenses.
County Criminal History Search
$22.50 / candidate
Turnaround Time: 5 - 7 Days
County-level criminal record search based on address history.
Federal Criminal Records Search
$9.95 / candidate
Turnaround Time: 2 Days
Searches federal court records for criminal offenses.
Statewide Criminal Court Search
$Starting from $12.95 / candidate
Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our MVR background
check services, compliance standards, turnaround times, and more.
How do you check your driving record?
Driving Record can be directly requested from state Department of Motor Vehicles individually. It could be obtained personally, by mail or through online. It could be obtained from Department of Highway Safety and Department of Public safety.
How can I check my driving record online?
The Driving Record can be obtained through on-line from the Department of Motor Vehicle of that state. Consumer Reporting Agencies like Reveal Background Check also helps in getting the Driving Record on-line.
How far back do trucking companies check Driving records?
The Reports of Driving Record Check by Trucking Companies varies from state to state based on the laws. Some states check Driving Record for the past 3 years, some for 7 years and others for 10 years.
How far back do Insurance Companies check driving records?
Insurance Companies check the Driving Records back, as for as the past 10 years.
What is the information required to conduct a MVR Background Check?
To get a MVR Background Check, the Applicants’ full name, Drivers License Number and State where the License is used are required.
What are the aspects shown through Driving Records?
The Type and Nature of Drivers License, the Status of Drivers License, Vehicle Accident Reports, Driving Related Convictions and Traffic Violations.
Can the Criminal Background Check be used for checking the violation in driving?
No, some of the violations in Driving are not shown in the Criminal Background Check. Hence it is necessary to obtain the Driving Record separately.
How long does a Driving Record Check take?
A Driving Record Check takes few days to complete when an individual tries to get it from various Departments. But if Reveal Driving Background Check is approached it takes only few minutes to obtain the driving record.
What are the advantages of getting a Driving record through Reveal Background check?
Reveal Background Check delivers the Driving record accurately within minutes through email. Mobile friendly platforms are also available to get the driving record. Reveal Background Check also complies with Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
What are the packages offered by Reveal MVR Background Check?
Reveal MVR Background Check offers 4 different packages for Instant Driving record search, starting from $ 39.99 all of which provides the report immediately.
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