5/26/2015
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
ITD launches industry's first online tool to help keep Idaho roads safe
BOISE – The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is the first in the nation to unveil a new innovative online tool for businesses to constantly track the driver’s license status of employees. The innovation may also keep dangerous drivers off the road, improving public safety.
The Driver Record Dashboard (DRD) allows companies to build and manage an unlimited list of drivers by entering vital information such as the driver’s name, license number or birthdate, in one online location. ITD partnered with Access Idaho to build and maintain the subscription-based service, for which no tax dollars or state funds were used.
“Employers of drivers and legislators have long been asking for these services,” said ITD Driver Services Manager Ed Pemble. “This new tool provides immediate access to driver-status changes for all classes of licenses.”
To sign up for the online tool or for more information, visit www.accessidaho.org/itd/monitoring.
“This service is designed to increase public safety and help companies mitigate risk by keeping high-liability, potentially dangerous drivers off the road,” said Access Idaho Marketing Director Rich Steckler. “The Dashboard provides a convenient alternative to the process of
looking up driver’s license records manually, and offers 24/7 access to
updated medical-certificate information."
Driver records are checked automatically twice a month for new
convictions and suspensions. Driver’s license records are available for
immediate, secure viewing by authorized personnel within each
participating organization. The DRD updates medical-certificate issue and expiration dates nightly,
and companies can see when their drivers’ licenses expire.
“Now, instead of randomly or periodically checking driver records, DRD offers a powerful driver- information tool to continuously monitor a selected group of drivers. DRD can provide a level of assurance that drivers are properly licensed and have no unreported driving issues that would affect safe operation of company vehicles,” he added.
Pemble is optimistic the service will significantly reduce monthly phone calls to Driver Services for medical-certificate information, saving money and personnel time.