How Hard Is To Get Back In The Industry
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You may be required to take refresher class, basically the same as your original class. Also sounds like you'll be riding with a road trainer again.
When you quit after two months, were you under a training contract?
It doesn't matter if other people had the same experience at any other rationalization. What matters is what's on your DAC. Words like "quit" or "terminated" are poison.
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This shoots your app out to tons of companies. Maybe to have the chance to say "No thanks" to a company!
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
You may be required to take refresher class, basically the same as your original class. Also sounds like you'll be riding with a road trainer again.
When you quit after two months, were you under a training contract?
It doesn't matter if other people had the same experience at any other rationalization. What matters is what's on your DAC. Words like "quit" or "terminated" are poison.
Apply here: Apply For Truck Driving Jobs
This shoots your app out to tons of companies. Maybe to have the chance to say "No thanks" to a company!
Thank you so much for your reply. DAC will show I quit. Employment I have had since does not report to Dac. I know I will have to start over from day one and I am good with that.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
Have you kept your CDL and Medical Card current? If not, you will have to start at square one. Good luck!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
2005-2017= 12 years. I believe your DAC only goes back 10. Or maybe that is HireRight. Rick???
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
2005-2017= 12 years. I believe your DAC only goes back 10. Or maybe that is HireRight. Rick???
Not sure how far Dac goes. But I will find out. Like a fool I didnt keep my cdl but its not the end of the world. So now my next intellegent question. As a former flatbedder where would be a good company to look at. I left Arrow before they abandoned all of their drivers.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
2005-2017= 12 years. I believe your DAC only goes back 10. Or maybe that is HireRight. Rick???
Jeeze.
Since it's regulated by the FCRA - same as credit reports.
Negative stuff should only go back 10 years. Positive stuff may stay on longer. Criminal convictions stay on FOREVER.
FMCSA requires last 10 years for folks that have been employed in the industry - since the OP has held a CDL previously, companies are likely to be looking for 10 years job history.
The up side is that company crashed and burned in disgrace.
Figured when you said that, it was Arrow. I saw that when I was out, and was going to ask - but you responded with the answer before I got someplace I could post from. That was a NIGHTMARE for the folks that were driving for them when they crashed 2 days before X-Mas in '09, leaving HUNDREDS OF DRIVERS BROKE & STRANDED. The scumbag CEO got 7.5 years in prison for fraud and tax evasion. I know some guys that got stuck in that. The trucking community really stepped up to get these guys home.
You are going to have to disclose your employment there, if you are asked if you have EVER DRIVEN - but even if there was negative stuff on your DAC
As far as "getting back in" - with that long since your last wheel-time, it's start from the bottom. A number of the "training companies" that do flatbed, would be more than happy to have you I'm sure.
Even if you kept your CDL/Med current - you would still have to start from scratch. I've had mine for over 6 years, and I would have to start from scratch too - minus the DMV stuff.
So long as your MVR and criminal records are relatively clean, and your health and physical condition are good enough to get a Med Card and pass an agility test (climbing, slinging around tarps) - you should be good to start applying.
Rick
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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While the first time around was breif. I have grown a lot and prepared for the commitment thay driving requires. I entered the industry in 05 first as a O/O ltl hot shotter. Got my cdl and moved to the big trucks. First company trainer scared the daylights out of me and went home. Second company went through orientation went home for a week then out with a trainer for ten days. Got home and they didnt call again. I thought what did I do wrong. Came to find out they really dodnt have the worked that they talked about. I knew three other peope from my area and they experienced the same. Went to a third company after orientation went with a very good trainer and we rans the wheels off the truck. Ten days later came back to the home terminal tested out and was assigned a truck. Here is where I kind of screwed up. I wasn't getting good loads. The loads I did get were low pay. I. Left after two months. The up side is that company crashed and burned in disgrace. So now I understand I will have to pay my duess and am ready to do so. So where do I go from here.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include: