Best way to move forward?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Odin's Rabid Dog, May 12, 2018.

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    Thanks. I'm relaxing a bit now. Not real crazy about what Schwwipht might toss on my HireRight but I'll pull that early next week and see.
     
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    I swear I am almost ready to throw my laptop at the wall next time I read the words (don't use or check DAC) grrrrrrrr dang it the FMCSA MANDATES a carrier comply with part §391. It don't frickin matter if a carrier uses DAC or not! To comply carriers MUST investigate a driver. It is not optional. DAC is only a tool used to facilitate doing this. A carrier that don't use DAC has to still get that data.
     
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    You ok? Reeeeeelaaaaax.
     
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    Carrier investigating is one thing. All they're doing is a performance history.

    Having a criminal record in writing.

    DON'T USE DAC COMPANIES.
     
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    Ok. So, how do I know if a company uses DAC? (That's hireright now, correct?)
     
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    I'm going to attempt to answer your question. However I am not going to do it in the open. You can expect a PM from me by this time in the AM. There is something you need to know and I rather keep it private! Right now I'm tired and about to go to bed. Actually some of my pain meds are kicking in.
     
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    Thanks. And take care of yourself.

    I'll be in Great Falls tomorrow getting my DHS BG check started.
     
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    Megas use DAC. Smaller outfits and locals don't usually care about DAC.

    There might be SOME smaller outfits that might use it so I won't say not all. And I guess there COULD be some locals. But it's more of a gaurantee from the megas then smaller outfits. Which far outnumber the amount of megas.
     
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    I'm very much planning to avoid mega's now. Schwiphfft left a very crappy taste in my mouth, and I'm sure that seeing what they have to say about me to potential future employers won't help any.
     
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    Swift left a crappy taste in your mouth...were you following too close?:p
     
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