A Smarter Approach to Driver Safety and Accountability

In today’s environment, holding a valid driver’s licence is no longer a reliable indicator of safe, proactive driving. For organizations that rely on employees behind the wheel, this creates real operational, financial, and reputational risks.

The Motor Vehicle Assessment System (MVAS), developed by the Canada Safety Council in partnership with Vaughan Driver Training Centre, is a comprehensive, standards-based solution designed to help organizations assess, manage, and continuously improve driver performance.

Why MVAS Matters

MVAS provides organizations with a structured, defensible, and proactive approach to driver safety. It supports:

• Improved workplace safety and reduced incident risk
• Consistent, measurable driver standards
• Enhanced due diligence and documentation
• Greater confidence in hiring and training decisions

How Organizations Use MVAS

MVAS is flexible and can be integrated into your operations in multiple ways:

• Pre-Employment Screening. Evaluate driver competency before hiring decisions are made.
• Ongoing Driver Standards Management. Reinforce and maintain safe driving practices across your workforce.
• Post-Incident Assessment & Remediation. Objectively assess drivers following incidents and support corrective action.
• Program Integration. Complement Canada Safety Council training programs such as defensive driving and professional driver improvement courses.

How MVAS Works

MVAS equips your organization with the tools, training, and digital infrastructure needed to confidently evaluate drivers.

1. Certified Evaluator Training

Designated personnel complete a comprehensive training program that prepares them to plan and conduct professional driver assessments. Successful participants are certified as Canada Safety Council MVAS Evaluators.

2. Standardized Assessment Framework

Evaluators follow a detailed, nationally aligned assessment guideline based on Canadian defensive driving principles. This ensures:

• Consistency across all evaluations
• Clear expectations for driver performance
• Objective, repeatable results

3. Digital Assessment Platform

A secure digital platform enables organizations to:

• Create driver profiles
• Conduct and record assessments
• Track performance over time
• Generate and share reports instantly

This provides a complete, auditable record of driver competency within your organization.

A Proven Tool for Safer Operations

Organizations across multiple sectors are already using MVAS to elevate driver performance and strengthen safety culture—resulting in higher standards and reduced risk.

Get Started

If your organization is ready to take a proactive, structured approach to driver safety, MVAS provides the tools and confidence to do it right.