Clearinghouse
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Hello Gregory T!
The clearinghouse is for recording drug test failures. It has nothing to do with your driving record. So, don't stress over that one.
Your DAC is where your employer can list this accident if they choose to do so. It is a voluntary system and not every company uses it. The employer uses their own discretion when reporting to DAC.
What are your concerns? I wouldn't worry over it too much. The action to take is evaluate why this happened and figure out what action you can take to avoid it in the future.
It sounds like a classic case of not taking the time to G.O.A.L. Get Out And Look.
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.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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I was in a preventable accident today. I was backing in to a spot and my trailer hit another driver tractor. No major damage just the back of the tractor where I I'm assuming it's called a side wind deflector (I might be wrong). But my trailer hit that part of the truck. I only broke the light that shines toward the glad hands but that's it. I reported it to my company and it's a preventable accident. Will that go on my clearinghouse or just on my DAC. and will other companies see 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.