• Requirements to Drive Any UTA Vehicle
  - Must be a UTA employee on payroll, i.e. Active Employee of the University
  - Must have a valid Drivers’ License
  - Must have an acceptable 3-year (36 months) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
  - Complete the Defensive Driving Awareness Training (DDAT). Course certificate is valid for three (3) years.
  
  
• Requirements to Drive 12&15 Passenger Van
  - Meet all requirements to Drive a UTA Vehicle above
  - Complete 12 & 15 Passenger Van Online Training Course
  - Attend Van Behind-the Wheel Training at EH&S Office

To request authorization to drive UTA vehicles:

• Submit the Request for Review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to EH&S.
• Provide your full 3-year driving history from all states of residence (if the full 3-year driving history is not within Texas).

Note: MVR check can only be performed after record of training is on file. The University can run this report on Texas driver's licenses only. If the driver’s license was issued out of state, the driver must provide the driving history record to EH&S department.

Timeline: Allow up to five (5) business days for processing. Once an Authorized Driver, MVRs are checked regularly to ensure ongoing eligibility.

For questions, contact ehsafety@uta.edu

The Defensive Driving Awareness Training can be accessed via the EH&S Training Management website. Employees who completed another accredited Defensive Driving Course within 3 years may submit an updated certificate.

Follow the Log In/Registration instructions provided. If you encounter any problems, please contact EH&S at ehsafety@uta.edu, or 817-272-2185.

Hands-On Van Training (12 & 15 Passenger Vans):

Drivers must have an approved Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and complete the required online training (DRIV100 and DRIV200) before participating in hands-on van training.

To request training or receive assistance, please contact ehsafety@uta.edu. EH&S will direct your inquiry to the appropriate training coordinator.