The Risk of Accident Costs to Employers

October 01, 2020 in Driver Monitoring

Accident risk exposure is a growing concern for businesses employing drivers. Employers can face astronomical costs when an employee is involved in a motor vehicle accident. 40% of all motor vehicle accidents are work related1 and 53% of those accidents cause employees to miss work, costing employers $56.7 billion in 20172. When a motor vehicle accident occurs in a company…

The Importance of MVRs in Minimizing Risk

October 01, 2020 in Driver Monitoring

Motor Vehicle Records, or MVRs, are the most effective way to determine driver risk at hire and throughout the driver’s employment. MVRs provide a full view of a driver’s history for the last 3-7 years, depending on the state, and have several risk indicating components including: Driver and Licensure Information signals that the driver is properly licensed for the type…

How to Identify Risky Drivers

June 17, 2020 in Driver Monitoring

It is the top priority of most businesses that rely on drivers, whether they employ professional drivers, a few salespeople, or a large crew of workers that drive as a function of their job. Developing an ingrained safety culture & a comprehensive safety program delivers a positive impact on any company’s bottom line. Comprehensive safety programs come in many shapes…

Continuous License Monitoring Myth vs. Fact Series Part 3: The Annual MVR & 364 Day Grace Period

April 14, 2020 in Driver Monitoring

Employers typically pull a driver’s motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to hiring and an annial MVR after that. Although completing the initial and annual pulls meets the minimum obligation, there is added value in continuous monitoring for employers. Myth: Continuous MVR Monitoring is Unnecessary —Pre-Employment & Annual MVR pulls are “good enough” Fact: Annual MVR pulls give risky drivers grace…

Continuous License Monitoring Myth vs. Fact Series Part 2 : Lessen Fleet Management Administrative Workload

January 30, 2020 in Driver Monitoring

When it comes to business administrative duties, time is always a scarce resource. In the fleet industry, a large portion of administrative duties revolve around driver license monitoring. Tasks such as running motor vehicle reports, CDLIS reports, and filing paperwork all take time, and that time can add up fast. What if there was a program out there that could…