Truckers Put Last???
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Is it true,in the trucking industry,that truckers are ALWAYS put last,and if you offend your management they will write you up a FALSE DAC report and RUIN your career FOREVER??? What the....???
I have read most of your posts you have put up here lately. You are either being fed bad information or you are an optimist like my ex..... You are positive that the worst is going to happen. Most of those that have had that stuff happen to them are the ones that do not know the meaning of the word WORK.
There will always be work for drivers that are safe, not everyone uses the DAC and that is a private company that you have to pay to subscribe to so mostly only the mega carriers use 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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Randall, Randall, Randall. Are you serious man? Where are you coming up with this stuff? Do you really believe it?
Someones been on the TRUCKERS Report
Someones been on the TRUCKERS Report
LOL.
Someone needs to CALM DOWN. You're in what - like week 4 at Sheridan? One would think you'd have asked some of these questions LONG BEFORE you signed up for a 9 week, full time, county Commercial Vehicle Drivers course.
If you run safe - on time, and don't bite the hand that feeds you (your DM), then there's no reason you should have a problem.
Now - do some drivers attitudes get them crap loads, problems with management, and eventually - they get let go? Sure, it happens. If you leave the company on really bad terms - will they screw you on your DAC report? Sure - it happens.
First years is always about minding your P's & Q's, keeping your head down and working hard, and being safe, on time and accident free.
For the most part - drivers ARE the lowest man on the totem pole. "Out of sight, out of mind" I suppose. But the notion that the ENTIRE INDUSTRY is like this - or that companies routinely falsify DAC reports is just overstated - if not, untrue.
Your posting pattern lately, suggests your having a lot of second thoughts about entering this industry. Have you tried talking to Kenny or Tony about any of this stuff?
Rick
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.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.
Well,I looked up Truckers on Wikipedia. That's where I got it from.
Well,I looked up Truckers on Wikipedia. That's where I got it from.
Take a DEEP BREATH Randall. Did I give you phone number when we met?
Have you started applying to companies yet? You're going to want to get on with someone, usually, within a month of graduation. Companies want to get you in training and behind the wheel, before you forget everything you learned in school.
So - you should have at least a Pre-Hire letter from someone at this point. I know Werner, CRST & Armellini are taking people from that course - there may be more - Kenny or Tony can give you an idea. I believe Tony told me someone from Werner Recruiting comes down to the class.
If you're at the point where you're ready to do your Yard Skills and Pre-Trip testing there - and start taking out the Road Trucks - NOW is the time to start planning on who you're going to try and get a hire from.
Put pretty much all the crap you've read elsewhere on the inter-web out of your head. FOCUS on getting every bit of knowledge and experience from your instructors there. Ken can be a little rough - but he's got a ton of knowledge to share. FOCUS on getting on with a company and getting your finishing training and 1st year under your belt.
All this other stuff you've been posting about - is just psyching yourself out. Get some focus on your goals - and GO FOR IT.
Rick
Rick
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Yep, I just read through Wiki's article. It's there.
Randall, it's best to take a middle of the road approach to some of these issues. False DAC reporting does happen. Truckers do have to deal with negative stereotypes outside the industry, and sometimes being mistreated within the industry. There can be some ugliness in trucking. But, there are some really great people out there, some great dispatchers, and some drivers that still believe they're part of a brotherhood. I've witnessed the positives.
Truth of the matter is that when dealing or working with a large company, there's bound to be some bad eggs. You're dealing with human nature. Doesn't mean everybody is like that. One bad trainer that ****es in a gallon jug, doesn't shower, or encourages a trainee to fudge on a pre-trip doesn't mean that every trainer from said company is like that.
You might find yourself caught up with a questionable trainer. It happens. You might find yourself dealing with an abusive dispatcher. It happens. But how you handle yourself is key. Take the middle road. Don't believe every company is bad, and don't believe every company is good. Take the black and white thinking and throw it out the window. Your attitude will determine a lot. Your attitude might not change somebody else, but it will enable you to grow in the middle of a tough situation. Your attitude will enable you to appreciate a blessing when it's right in front of you.
Don't be a doormat, but don't go looking for trouble. Are you going to shy away from a trucking career because you're afraid somebody is going to falsely accuse you on a DAC report?
Dispatcher:
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.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.
Is it true,in the trucking industry,that truckers are ALWAYS put last . . .
Well, THAT part of your question is true, if you consider a trucker's time . . . as a driver YOUR time will be the least considered in the whole trucking industry equation, it's true . . . wait 8 hours (and burn your 14 hour clock up) to get your paperwork AFTER you've been unloaded? It happens . . . but it's also a good time to get a jump on your 10 hour reset AND get detention pay while you're napping . . . so, yes, truckers tend to be the lowest priority in the industry but it's all part of the game and you learn to make the best - and sometime take advantage - of that reality . . . good luck and quit thinking so hard . . . let the experiences COME TO YOU as they will . . . quit trying to anticipate everything . . .
Jopa
To be fair, if you ain't first, you're last.
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Is it true,in the trucking industry,that truckers are ALWAYS put last,and if you offend your management they will write you up a FALSE DAC report and RUIN your career FOREVER??? What the....???
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.