Originally Posted by csurain90

Hello everybody, long time reader and first time poster! So i will be attending a trucking school at a local college in a month or so. I have yet to do my tests to get my permit even, however i have already done the DOT physical and UA and passed with flying colors! So my question is, at this point in time do i have a DAC record because i took the physical and UA, or do i not have a DAC in my name until i get my permit and/or CDL or even until i get a job. Keep in mind i do not have a permit, cdl, or employment with any company at this time. Thanks for any answers! FYI i live in Illinois, if that pertains to anything.

well first, DAC is not just for trucking companies. any company can subscribe to DAC. i know this first hand. i had a long time ago applied for jobs at Shell Oil company (both as the customer service and tank storage operator), for one, that used DAC services. so depending on ANY of your former employers, they could have been DAC subscribers.

failed drug results get reported to the DOT ONLY IF you are IN SCHOOL for truck driving, in which point and time, you must go through the SAP, then return when that is done, all on your dime of course.

failed drug/alcohol tests show up on your DAC from an employer when you get busted for such, at the time.

"

Employers need much more than just raw data to operate a successful employment screening program. As one of the world's largest providers of employment screening services, HireRight specializes in helping organizations of all sizes and locations efficiently implement, manage and control their screening programs. We pride ourselves on working with the wide variety of organizational types and sizes that exist in today's global business environment. By providing easy-to-use, streamlined solutions, we can help solve even the toughest screening problems and help organizations work smarter."

http://www.hireright.com/About-Us.aspx

Do i have a DAC before i get my CDL or permit?

Actually yes you do. Hireright will let any potential employer order a DAC report on you, charge them a fee, and then send over what is basically a blank report stating 'no records found' on the transportation employment history. DAC is usually ordered as part of a bundle from Hireright alongside MVR and Criminal Records and a listing of all of the licenses you've held. Even someone without a CDL or CDL permit will have entries and information on those reports.