(a) Before employing a person as an operator of a motor vehicle used to transport persons or property, an employer shall request from the department:
(1) a list of convictions for traffic violations contained in the department records on the potential employee; and
(2) a verification that the person has a license.
(b) A person may not employ a person as an operator of a motor vehicle used to transport persons or property who does not hold the appropriate driver's license to operate the vehicle as provided by this chapter.