According to Health Care Risk Management principles supported by ASHRM and the American Hospital Association Certification Center, organizations operating vehicle fleets must implement structured fleet risk management controls to reduce liability exposure. One of the most fundamental annual requirements is verification of each driver’s driving record, typically obtained through a motor vehicle record MVR review.

An annual driving record review allows the organization to confirm that drivers maintain valid licensure, identify traffic violations, detect patterns of unsafe driving behavior, and assess risk exposure. This proactive screening supports loss prevention, reduces the likelihood of negligent entrustment claims, and ensures compliance with organizational driving policies.

Mileage logs are operational tools used for tracking usage and reimbursement but do not assess driver eligibility or risk. Driver training is important for safety programs but is not the minimum required documentation to confirm driver qualification status. Proof of insurance may be required when employees use personal vehicles for business purposes, but it does not replace the need to review the driver’s official record.

Health Care Operations objectives emphasize credential verification, regulatory compliance, and proactive liability mitigation. Therefore, obtaining and reviewing each driver’s driving record annually is the minimum required documentation.