Dumbest Thing I Could’ve Ever Done
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Very true Pianoman but of course I had a buddy that failed as well at another company but they never put it on his clearing house report.
He got lucky of course but then again idk if it’s gonna show on his DAC.?
Do you work for a small 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.
It’s actually a large family owned company, it’s used to be called Reed Contracting.
It’s located in Alabama.
It’s actually a large family owned company, it’s used to be called Reed Contracting.
It’s located in Alabama.
Oh ok I was gonna say if it was a smaller company who knows. Idk, seems like it could go either way at this point
Very true Pianoman but of course I’m just waiting and hoping everything is gonna go alright.
Might get lucky then again I might not we will see I’ll also let y’all know tomorrow as well.
It was Monday when I got tested so friday is supposedly the cut off time to input it into the system according to Clearing House Regulations.
Right now I’m looking at it and it says no violations so far 😕
I wonder if the tolerance is greater with a company that runs dump trucks. I think most OTR companies would terminate a driver in the same circumstances.
Perhaps you will get to keep driving and be able to say you were lucky to have learned your lesson and had suffered no severe damage to your career.
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.
True BK maybe OTR companies are more strict on the matter.
Seeing how they have to cross state lines and have other rules and regulations you have too follow-but don’t quote me on that, I only have a a Class A CDL with no OTR experience so I’m not too familiar with OTR.
Due please correct me if I’m wrong.
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.
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.
And yes if I did get lucky I definitely won’t be doing that again!
Man I’ll tell you what if they didn’t put on your clearing house and DAC report than you definitely got lucky, there’s been many drivers that have lost literally everything.
I personally know driver who would love the chance you have so better not waste 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.
I’ve been putting in some apps in some places and see how it goes, no point in waiting and twisting my fingers that’s for sure.
I’ll continue keeping y’all updated.
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I also don’t remember if they said it was a DOT or company but I’m gonna be safe and hope it was a company test.
I don’t have a vehicle right now so my pops took me to work that day.
So I didn’t drive what so ever but this is definitely a learning lesson for me.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.