[dumptrucker]

Last week, I failed a random drug screen for the first time in my life!I have a Class B Dr. Lic. and drove a dump truck.I have always wanted to go class A OTR, but now I'm afraid I'll never have that chance. What can I do to exonerate myself? I was at a friend's house and they gave me some loaded brownies. They thought that was really funny until I told them I could go to prison if I got into an accident and tested positive for drugs. They have given me their word that they will testify on my behalf that I had no knowledge whatsoever that I was ingesting marijuana , and I did pass a random screen in Sept. How can I clear my name with DAC, not to mention trucking lines?

[Uturn2001]

You are going to have to go through a SAPS program with a liscenced SAPS counslor. After that you are looking forwards to about 3 years or so of hearing a lot of no's when you are applying for jobs and when you do get hired you can fully expect to take drug tests every time you turn around for a year or two.


I have found if you hang out in a dirt filled lot it is very difficult to keep the dirt off of you.

If you hang around people who do drugs then it is very hard for you to not get that filth on you.

Sounds like to me you need to find a better class of loser to be friends with.

[dumptrucker]

Point well taken. I had not seen these "friends" for about 2 yr.s, though, and don't plan on going back. I have always been clean and plan to keep it that way, so lots of screens don't worry me. Being given the opportunity to drive for a living does. How can I get a list of approved SASP's?

[Uturn2001]

I would suggest contacting your local hosptial, DMV, or substance abuse program for information.

[Rev.Vassago]

Lack of knowledge about what you ingested is no excuse in the eyes of the DOT. If you went to a concert, and got a contact high, you could get nabbed.

[Justruckin]

Good luck man. Better think of going to school for something else. A drug pop is hard to get around, worse then a DUI.

When I had drivers, the drug screen was always the clincher. The minute a guy asked if I tested, I knew he was dirty. And yes, I tested. It is just to risky to hire a person with such a mark on their record. And it already is near impossible to even find good quality drivers out here. It is drugs, tickets or just a piss poor attitude regarding work, most don't want to. Ain't nothing free out here, and a little personal responsibility will take you a long way. As I am sure you are now finding out.

And even if you could go through a drug program, you will more then likely find yourself working for the worst of companies.

And it is not so much the company, its the insurance companies that will stop your future employment. They are god out here, they say who we can and cannot hire.

And like someone else said, find a different bunch of losers to hang with.

[Kaji]

So what exactly does failing one drug test have anything to do with finding a quality driver?

In my experience, there is no distinction. Did you guys catch that history channel special on when and why certain drugs were outlawed? I found the section dealing with cocaine hilarious. Drug enraged negroes indeed, lol.

[ken_o]

ok kaji heres your answer because drugs impair judgment and motor skills thus the no drug policy.
do you understand this?

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Kaji

So what exactly does failing one drug test have anything to do with finding a quality driver?

It has EVERYTHING to do with it. There is no place for illegal drugs in trucking - on or off the job.

But then again, I don't think there is any place for alcohol in the industry either - on or off the job (unless a large period of time is passing before the driver goes on the job again).

[Sealord]

Didn't the safety director for the company you work for tell you what you had to do as far as rehab? DAC is now USIS and you may want to get a copy of your record from them. Last I knew their web addy is usis.com and if you're unemployed, you get the record copy free. BOL