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Would this affect my DAC report
It shouldn't, unless you had a preventable accident, or something that is DAC worthy. Talk to your higher ups and ask about transferring to another comcar division, and they will probably be OK with it, and help you over there.
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.
Would this affect my DAC report
This is about leaving before contract is fulfilled. I was wondering about not meeting company expectation. I read some students were still unable to pass after six weeks. After first week student was gone. If your fired before you get started what happens?
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.
Bucket wrote:
Would this affect my DAC report
This is about leaving before contract is fulfilled. I was wondering about not meeting company expectation. I read some students were still unable to pass after six weeks. After first week student was gone. If your fired before you get started what happens?
Worst case scenario; if you leave CT before fulfilling your contractual obligation not only can they require you to reimburse them for all training costs, but they can also withhold your CDL training certificate making it virtually impossible for you to get hired with another company. I would suggest thoroughly reading your contract to understand your rights and the risks if you decide to quit. Like others have already suggested, fulfill your obligation before jumping ship.
Why don't you like flatbed work? How long have you been training?
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.
Bucket wrote:
Would this affect my DAC report
This is about leaving before contract is fulfilled. I was wondering about not meeting company expectation. I read some students were still unable to pass after six weeks. After first week student was gone. If your fired before you get started what happens?
Worst case scenario; if you leave CT before fulfilling your contractual obligation not only can they require you to reimburse them for all training costs, but they can also withhold your CDL training certificate making it virtually impossible for you to get hired with another company. I would suggest thoroughly reading your contract to understand your rights and the risks if you decide to quit. Like others have already suggested, fulfill your obligation before jumping ship.
Why don't you like flatbed work? How long have you been training?
Now wait....he was asking what happens if you're fired before you get started, meaning going solo I believe.
If the company decides you're not catching on quickly enough or whatever and they let you go during training you're not obligated to them in any way. You'll owe money only if you quit after quite a bit of training or before the contract is up.
People worry that they're going to be fired early on in training and still owe the company the money for the contract. No, that will not happen.
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.
Bucket wrote:
Would this affect my DAC report
This is about leaving before contract is fulfilled. I was wondering about not meeting company expectation. I read some students were still unable to pass after six weeks. After first week student was gone. If your fired before you get started what happens?
Worst case scenario; if you leave CT before fulfilling your contractual obligation not only can they require you to reimburse them for all training costs, but they can also withhold your CDL training certificate making it virtually impossible for you to get hired with another company. I would suggest thoroughly reading your contract to understand your rights and the risks if you decide to quit. Like others have already suggested, fulfill your obligation before jumping ship.
Why don't you like flatbed work? How long have you been training?
Now wait....he was asking what happens if you're fired before you get started, meaning going solo I believe.
If the company decides you're not catching on quickly enough or whatever and they let you go during training you're not obligated to them in any way. You'll owe money only if you quit after quite a bit of training or before the contract is up.
People worry that they're going to be fired early on in training and still owe the company the money for the contract. No, that will not happen.
I think he is either finished or close to being finished with training (see page 1) and has concluded that flatbed work may not be for him. Not really sure what he is asking at this point so I made an educated guess.
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.
Brett wrote:
If the company decides you're not catching on quickly enough or whatever and they let you go during training you're not obligated to them in any way. You'll owe money only if you quit after quite a bit of training or before the contract is up.
People worry that they're going to be fired early on in training and still owe the company the money for the contract. No, that will not happen.
That may be true for some companies, but my experience with Swift is that its Academy does want its money - regardless of whether or not I remain employed with the company. However, the tuition amount I would be obligated to pay would be on how far along I made it at the Academy. The first three days at the Academy, which is actually three days of online training taken at home) results in no obligation to the Academy -- if I withdraw at that point. On day Four (the first day of "Class" at the Academy), the percentage obligation starts and continues to day 11. On and after day 11, I would owe the Academy 100 percent of the tuition amount. Further, if Swift hires me and I am released for any reason (resignation or termination) before I complete 13 months of Employment, I would be obligated to pay the Academy 100 percent of the tuition.
Wait, I am confused, is Bucket also NEW MAN ON THE ROAD?
or is it a completely different question?
Wait, I am confused, is Bucket also NEW MAN ON THE ROAD?
or is it a completely different question?
I went back and looked, I in actuality I thought I was answering the OP's (New man on the Road) original questions. Brett was answering Bucket. So I guess I am confused as well.
I received my CDL in early November with CT Transport and am now driving solo since about 1 month now... I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo. I don't mind paying back the money for the training I just want to be able to get another job
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.
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Would this affect my DAC report
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.