DAC Dispute Failed - What Are My Options Now?

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    RickS331 Light Load Member

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    So I just got an email from HireRight saying that they finished my dispute "investigation" (2 days before the deadline of 30 days)

    When I called their service line to inquire as to the actual contents of the "investigation" I was met with the response that my former employer (Werner) has "reaffirmed" their assertions over what I was disputing, and that aside from a rebuttal, there was more or less #### all I can do about it.

    I am going to contact their "dispute team" and inquire as to what evidence Werner has provided that corroborates their allegations against me, but beyond that I don't know what else I can do, or if there is a legal recourse that I can take against Werner and/or HireRight for pushing this attempt and virtually blacklisting me in this industry. I myself have already provided several detailed statements with an account of events and photographic evidence with a detailed breakdown of the contents of the photographs.

    It floors me that my CDL and my livelihood is being dicked with based on what a couple of "safety department" desk jockeys have for hearsay vs my first hand account of events, you would think that my account might be weighed more heavily than the hearsay, no?

    I'm at a loss, what do I do?
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    They have to let you put a statement from you in your file, explaining what happened. Then when a company orders your report , your statement will be sent as part of it. Maybe not much but something, anyway
     
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    RickS331 Light Load Member

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    So sounds to me a legal case can be made that this third party HireRight is taking a bribe to spread a blacklist/ defamation of character.

    I'm thinking Class Action Lawsuit time, more maybe just go postal at Werner HQ in Omaha, whatever is more entertaining.
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Right. Let us know how that works out.
     
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    No need to be snarky. Look, I'm obviously upset as a new driver to the industry being taken advantage of by the predatory (and probably illegal) practices of these megas.

    What can actually be done?
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You can do what I suggested and put your statement in.
    Hireright has enough lawyers at there beck and call that threatening to sue. It isn't going to ruffle their feathers any. They are part of General Information Services.
    What you can do is to start applying at smaller companies, many of which don't use Hireright. Check craigslist ads. Keep calling and applying and someone will give you a shot.
     
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    You do what I did when my dac got dinged, you go to work for a smaller outfit that doesnt use or give a #### about dac. 90 percent of smaller outfits dont use dac.
     
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    The problem is I don't even know who these fabled "smaller outfits" are. Never heard of them, no idea where to even begin looking.
     
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    Craigs list to start. Thats where I found em. And not a 1099 job either. Did you know that 90 percent of small companies dont use dac?
     
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    Look on Indeed as well.
     
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