Overview
What Is an MVR Check?
An MVR check reviews a driver's motor vehicle record, including license status, violations, accidents, suspensions, and other state-reported driving history. Employers use MVR reports to support hiring, annual reviews, and safety compliance.
For DOT-regulated drivers, MVR checks are an important part of the driver qualification file and ongoing compliance program.
Report Details
What an MVR Report Shows
License status and class
Endorsements and restrictions
Moving violations
Accidents and reportable incidents
Suspensions or revocations
State-reported driving history
DOT Compliance
DOT MVR Requirements Under 49 CFR Part 391
Pre-HireInitial Review
Motor carriers must review driver qualification information before placing a driver in service.
AnnualYearly MVR Review
DOT employers must review each regulated driver's record at least once every 12 months.
FilesDriver Qualification File
MVR documentation should be retained with the driver's compliance records.
SafetyRisk Review
Reports help employers identify license issues and unsafe driving patterns.
MVR rules can vary by operation and driver role. goMDnow helps employers order reports and organize compliance records, but employers remain responsible for final qualification decisions.
Why goMDnow
Why Order MVR Checks Through goMDnow?
Nationwide ordering support
Fast turnaround
DOT-focused compliance workflow
Bundle with drug and alcohol testing