Difference between DAC and driverIQ

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by backendchild123, Aug 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM.

  1. backendchild123

    backendchild123 Bobtail Member

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    So how do smaller companies or non megas verify safety or accidents, mvr? Because I do hear that smaller companies don’t use dac
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    pull your driving record from your license?
     
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    backendchild123 Bobtail Member

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    Which doesn’t have anything from DAC or driver iq , correct?
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    no, those are private entities
     
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    backendchild123 Bobtail Member

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    So essentially someone can have 10 accidents on a private entity and still get hired by a company who only checks mvr/license?
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    maybe, I'm not a lawyer or anything.

    accidents would have a police report, so no.

    things like bent bumper, little ######## company no-nos
     
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    backendchild123 Bobtail Member

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    Well I don’t have any of those I meant like incidents that happened on private property that doesn’t require police , reports , tow trucks etc
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    those would not be on your legal driving record. you know like the state DMV record
     
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    Got it , appreciate the info
     
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    like I said, I ain't no lawyer, just my understanding of how they work. I could be wrong.
     
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