WTF Does This Mean?
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Fatsquatch, the only things that will go on your DAC are the things that "Swiftral" determines to put on it. In this case nothing is good. They usually don't put anything good on it, just bad stuff - so in this case you are good to go.
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.
If you passed the inspections, I don't know if they would put that down or NOT, but if you fail the inspections, the. It is a part of your "permanent record."
Dave
Fatsquatch, the only things that will go on your DAC are the things that "Swiftral" determines to put on it. In this case nothing is good. They usually don't put anything good on it, just bad stuff - so in this case you are good to go.
So the fact that under employment history it says "no data found" shouldn't worry me? It just seems a little odd. After 2 1/2 years, shouldn't it say something there? As it reads now, it's like I got my class A in 2011 and never did anything with it.
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.
Fatsquatch, the only things that will go on your DAC are the things that "Swiftral" determines to put on it. In this case nothing is good. They usually don't put anything good on it, just bad stuff - so in this case you are good to go.
So the fact that under employment history it says "no data found" shouldn't worry me? It just seems a little odd. After 2 1/2 years, shouldn't it say something there? As it reads now, it's like I got my class A in 2011 and never did anything with it.
Typically - especially in the case of your first job in the industry - employers only report to HireRight, after you have left. Unlike credit reports, where each credit APPLICATION will list your employer, DACS will show history and not necessarily anything current (other that negative CSA's).
Prospective employers can (and will) verify current employment - though if you don't want to "tip your hand" to your current employer, you can ask if W2's and/or pay stubs will suffice as proof.
Many smaller companies will not even report to DAC, many of the larger ones will use DAC reports as a weapon.
Rick
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
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.
Typically - especially in the case of your first job in the industry - employers only report to HireRight, after you have left.
Okay, I can see where that kinda makes sense. It still weirds me out though, especially given that the company pulling these reports generally only hires drivers with at least 1 year of OTR.
Prospective employers can (and will) verify current employment - though if you don't want to "tip your hand" to your current employer, you can ask if W2's and/or pay stubs will suffice as proof.
Pffff, they've been positively hemmorhaging drivers since the merge in February. If they're surprised to discover I'm searching for greener paztures, then they're even dumber than I would've thought.
Many smaller companies will not even report to DAC , many of the larger ones will use DAC reports as a weapon.
Yeah, I've heard that. I guess I'll just be happy that mine is a big ole wall-o-nothin in that case. Although that does beg the question: supposing they get their knickers in a bunch that the other company hires me (pleaseGod pleaseGod pleaseGod). Could they retroactively add a bunch of crap to my DAC that would then cause me to lose my new job?
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.
I would n ot worry to much about it. The new company will call your current one to verify your employment dates and that will be proof that you worked there.
Yeah, I've heard that. I guess I'll just be happy that mine is a big ole wall-o-nothin in that case. Although that does beg the question: supposing they get their knickers in a bunch that the other company hires me (pleaseGod pleaseGod pleaseGod). Could they retroactively add a bunch of crap to my DAC that would then cause me to lose my new job?
Date of report - is date of report. They can't go into HireRight/DAC and "backdate" a report. Usual stuff they (can) pull after a driver resigns, is add a "Terminated For Cause" report - which would be a false report, can be contested - and there are incidences of drivers SUING former employers for falsified DAC reports and winning punitive damages. Though these are obviously more along the lines of being terminated for refusing to operate unsafe equipment (bald drives for example), and they become OSHA Cases as well.
If you have no "black marks" on your record (and most "write-ups" are documented and signed by employer and driver to cover the employers butt), then I wouldn't worry too much.
Document your resignation, do it the RIGHT WAY (as in, don't "abandon equipment", etc.), and you shouldn't have anything to worry about in the future.
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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So being that I'm pretty much at the end of my rope with Swiftral (the camel that broke the straw back was refusing to change out my bald drives), I've begun applying with other companies. I just received a notice from one that they'd pulled my CSA and DAC reports. No big deal, that's to be expected, right?
Except they're basically blank. My name's on them, and my SSN, but there's no employment information, no record of the 2 level 2 and 1 level 3 inspections I've had...nothing.
What does this mean? And, more importantly, what does this mean for my prospects with this company?
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
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.