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Searching someones driving background

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by Ocutter, Jan 1, 2001.

  1. Ocutter

    Ocutter LawnSite Senior Member
    from S. Jersey
    Messages: 314

    Does anyone know if theres a number to call or association to contact that will tell you the driving record on a potential employee. I dont want to find out too late that this guy has major points AND driving my trucks. Thanks
     
    Ocutter, Jan 1, 2001
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  2. eslawns

    eslawns LawnSite Senior Member
    from Portsmouth, VA
    Messages: 712

    Why not have the prospective employee bring in a copy of their driving record from the DMV? It may even help keep less serious people from wasting some of your valuable time.
     
    eslawns, Jan 1, 2001
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  3. Sammy

    Sammy LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Southern-Lower-Michigan
    Messages: 1,734

    Have always let the insurance company run the check.
     
    Sammy, Jan 1, 2001
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  4. turfman99

    turfman99 LawnSite Member
    from Forest Grove, Oregon outside Portland
    Messages: 212

    Most insurance companies do this as a manner of practice. Make all employment offers conditioned on an insurable driving record review. I had a couple try and sneak it in on me last year. For a good employee, the driving abstract should be part of the resume, application package.
     
    turfman99, Jan 1, 2001
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  5. LoneStarLawn

    LoneStarLawn LawnSite Bronze Member
    from San Antonio, TX
    Messages: 1,415

    It would be cheaper and less of a headache if the applicant brings in DMV record...
     
    LoneStarLawn, Jan 1, 2001
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  6. gusbuster

    gusbuster LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Sunny Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
    Messages: 1,915

    Because of privacy issues, only an insurance company and the individual can get a copy of a persons driving record.

    The best and easiest is to have the applicant bring a copy of driving record from your state agency. The otherway is to let the insurance company deal with it. Catch 22 of doing it this way is your time is wasted if the person is too much of an insurance risk.
    John
     
    gusbuster, Jan 1, 2001
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