Who this is for
Employers hiring delivery drivers, field staff, route drivers, transportation workers, security patrols, property staff, and employees who drive on company business.
Driver screening
Driver background checks for roles behind the wheel.
When a role involves driving, employers often need more than a criminal search. Information Direct helps scope MVR checks, criminal records, employment verification, and drug screening around the actual driving duties.
MVR checks for license status, violations, and driving record details where permissible.
Criminal, identity, employment, and drug screening add-ons for driving or safety-sensitive duties.
Clear distinction between ordinary employment screening and DOT/FMCSA-specific requirements.
Confirm the driving duty first
Driver screening should start with what the person will actually do: occasional errands, field visits, delivery routes, passenger transport, regulated transportation, or safety-sensitive work.
- Use MVR checks when driving is part of the role.
- Confirm license state and driver authorization before ordering.
- Review DOT/FMCSA obligations separately when regulated transportation applies.
Pair MVR with role-specific checks
An MVR answers driving-record questions, but it does not replace criminal records, identity clues, employment verification, or drug screening when those checks are relevant.
- Use county criminal searches for court-level criminal history.
- Add drug screening when policy, role, or regulation requires it.
- Verify employment history when prior driving or safety experience matters.
Plan for timing and state source fees
DMV access fees and turnaround can vary by state. Employers should budget for possible pass-through fees and collect complete driver information before ordering.
- MVR source fees are passed through at cost with no markup.
- Some states require specific authorization language or additional data.
- Delayed or unavailable state responses should be communicated before fulfillment surprises the hiring team.
| Driver type | Common checks | Watch item |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional company driving | MVR plus Silver or Gold | Confirm company policy and insurance requirements. |
| Delivery or route driver | MVR, criminal, employment, drug screening | Review safety-sensitive policies and candidate authorization. |
| Regulated transportation | Custom scope | Review DOT/FMCSA requirements with qualified counsel or compliance staff. |
| Field service staff | Gold plus MVR | Driving, customer access, and home-entry risk may affect scope. |
FAQ
Common questions
Is an MVR included in every package?
No. MVRs are included or added when the package or role calls for driving-record review. DMV source fees may apply.
Do you handle DOT drug testing?
Drug screening can be coordinated, but DOT/FMCSA-specific program requirements should be scoped carefully before launch.
Can we screen occasional drivers?
Yes, when driving is part of the role and the employer has the correct permissible purpose and authorization.
Ready to compare the right package?
Start with published SMB pricing, then add searches only when the role requires them. Enterprise support is available for custom matrices, volume pricing, and documentation needs.