A Drive-A-Check (DAC) reports is compiled by HireRight Solutions (who used to operate as USIS Commercial Services), and it's used to help trucking companies verify truck drivers' work histories. Because this report is the first thing a potential employer will see, you should know more about it and find out what yours contains.

A DAC report has 2 sections. The first is your motor vehicle report (MVR), and the second is your job history.

The MVR section is your driving record from your home state. All tickets and violations will be listed here. They will stay on your record for 3 years, so try to contest any violations you have. Most trucking companies will only hire you if there are less than 2 non-serious offenses on your record.

The employment history section is made up of information from all your past employers. Any reports or details on your job performance can be listed here, such as accidents, drug test results or other problems. This is one of the biggest reasons why you should never deliberately leave a job on bad terms. A negative report from an employer will stick around on your DAC for a very long time and can impact future work opportunities. Never abandon your truck or quit under a load. When there are small accidents, do not report them if there was no damage to your truck. Even minor incidents can be reports on your DAC.

You have the right to see your DAC at any time, and you can dispute any information that you feel is incorrect. Be prepared to back up your statements with proof if you do so. When disputing any parts of your report, keep copies of everything and send all documents by certified mail. There are no charges to file a dispute and HireRight will conduct an investigation on your behalf.

If a company can verify that their report is accurate, it will stay on your DAC report.

In accordance with the FACT Act, HireRight is required to provide you with a free copy of your DAC report once every 12 months. For a small fee, you may access copies more frequently than that. More than 90% of all American long haul commercial trucking companies use the DAC for employment pre-screening. It's vital that you are aware of its contents and immediately take steps to fix any problems.