Continuous MVR Monitoring FAQs for Employees

Continuous monitoring tracks your driving record and activity year-round, rather than waiting for annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks. This helps your employer stay ahead of changes that could impact your ability to drive for work.

Your employer may use one or more types of monitoring depending on your role and the company’s safety policy. Prior to employment, your authorization is required to enroll you into monitoring of any kind.  

MVR Monitoring (also known as License Monitoring) 

Tracks changes to your official state driving record, such as: 

• License suspensions, expirations or restrictions 
• Driving violations (e.g., speeding, DUI, etc.) 
• Crash reports 
• Traffic citations and outcomes 

CSA Monitoring (for CDL Drivers)  

For roles that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL), CSA Monitoring can track: 

• Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, violations and crashes 
• Medical certificate status 
• Hours of service (HOS) violations 

Telematics Monitoring 

If your employer uses telematics devices such as dash cameras, mobile apps or black box devices, they may utilize SambaSafety to aggregate and interpret this data to identify: 

• Risky driving behaviors (e.g., speeding, phone use) 
• High-risk trip patterns 
• Emerging risks that can be proactively addressed 

Your employer chose to partner with SambaSafety because they are committed to your safety and development. The program is about safety, not surveillance. It’s not designed to “catch” mistakes—it’s here to help: 

• Keep You and Others Safe: Address risky driving behaviors before they lead to violations, crashes or injuries 
• Avoid Surprises: Spot potential problems (like an expiring license or unpaid citation) so you can resolve them before they affect your eligibility to drive  
• Stay Compliant: Ensure you remain qualified and compliant with regulations throughout your employment 
• Enable Coaching and Support: Provide targeted coaching and training to improve driving habits—not punish them

• Support Your Qualification:  Help maintain your eligibility to drive for work by identifying potential issues early 
• Continously Develop You Skills: Learn from incidents to improve your safety and performance 
• Enable Tailored Coaching: Get support that’s specific to your needs 
• Offer Peace of Mind:  Rest assured, your company is invested in your safety and success 

Example 1) License Expiration: Many drivers forget their license is about to expire. License monitoring alerts your employer ahead of the expiration, giving you time to renew before facing legal consequences. 

Example 2) Unpaid Citations: A missed court date or unpaid fine could suspend your license. License monitoring can help you resolve the issue early, rather than being pulled off the road when officials catch it during a traffic stop or routine check. 

We monitor your complete driving record. Violations and license status changes affect your qualification to drive for work, regardless of when or where they occurred.

Yes, monitoring is required by your employer for positions where driving is an essential job duty. This is standard practice across the industry. 

Yes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you have the right to know what's in your file and can request copies.

Monitoring helps your employer maintain a safer fleet, which can lead to fewer crashes and claims, lower insurance costs and reduced liability. When you and your company maintain a strong safety record, it helps protect the company reputation and your job security.

This depends on your company's policy. Minor issues often lead to coaching or training. Repeated or serious violations may require further action. 

You have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to dispute inaccurate information. Visit SambaSafety’s consumer compliance portal to submit a dispute with supporting documentation.