What Does the FMCSA DAC Report Entail?
The FMCSA DAC report is a tell-all for any trucking company looking to hire a new truck driver. This report can make or break a driver’s ability to find employment, especially with a reputable fleet. Many carriers treat it as an integral part of their hiring process.
At FMCA Filings, we specialize in making FMCSA permits and filings readily accessible for drivers and carriers. We stay updated on all relevant topics. Read on to learn more about the DAC report and how it affects hiring.
What Is the FMCSA DAC Report?
In the trucking industry, potential employers use the Drive-A-Check (DAC) report to provide all the details about a trucker’s employment history. You can learn much about a position applicant by accessing and reading their report. The DAC report often includes the following information:
· The driver’s entire trucking employment history
· Their driving records
· The results of their DOT physical
· Background check results
· Verified licenses and certification history
· Any pertinent driving records
HireRight, a company that develops employment solutions, manages Drive-A-Check. Although most carriers pay for the service, a trucker can access their report free of charge. Drivers are entitled to know the details of their report.
What Is the Report’s Purpose?
The FMCSA DAC report is a tool for employers to use during the hiring process providing a general overview of a candidate’s pertinent records. This is important because a driver’s safety scores and overall compliance directly affect the carrier’s scores as well.
Carriers want to avoid applicants who could cause compliance problems for them down the road. For instance, the DAC report allows an employer to check whether a driver left their previous employer in good standing. While the employer can’t outright ask the previous employer about their experience with said driver, they can see whether the driver is eligible for rehire and explore previous performance notes.
What Does the Report Include?
Your full DAC report will contain most (if not all) information pertaining to your trucking career. However, some versions of the report will only contain specific information. Most potential employers want to know the following before hiring you:
· Driving restrictions
· Diving endorsements
· Performance notes from previous employers
· Whether previous employers would rehire you
· Pertinent identification information (social security number, date of birth, license number, etc.)
· Incidents on your driving records that could affect their scores
Disputing Driver Information
After accessing their free reports, some drivers discover that the information is inaccurate. In such cases, they can dispute the inaccurate details. Follow HireRight’s instructions to file a dispute. An investigation into the misrepresented information will ensue.
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