Comments By Meper

If you fail a drug screen test - would you still be issued an Medical Card? Not sure how it happened, but I failed a 'pre-employment' drug screen back in 2013 and I was informed of the failure three days after receiving my card (it was good for 2 years - actually still valid). The company told me I had to attend a SAS class for 12 months at my expense (unable to do due to being unemployed - no income) and they would give me a review. They have also placed this on my DAC report. Doing some research on 'false positives' via the National Institute of Health (NIH) recently found out that there is a cooking oil that is made from cannibis. (Never knew that existed). It is suppose to leave food cooked in it very greasy and I had a greasy breakfast at a Greyhound terminal in Nashville (might have just been bad cooking on their part - don't know). But I do not smoke weed. Didn't then and don't now. I am currently trying to get into trucking school with state funding and 'pre-hires' are one of the things I need to obtain. Have been turned down by a few companies already. What are my chances of becoming a driver?

Mper

After High School, joined the military. Got married, got out of the military and started working for a national health insurance company where I eventually moved into Information Systems (IS). Was laid off due to 'Reduction In Force' (my position was a support position for a government contract) in 2013 after 29 years with the company. The children are grown so like many others I figured now would be a good time to pursue a life long dream - drive a big rig.

Meper

Not trying to hijack the thread - I hear you Brett! If I tried to be a lobbyist I'd probably get arrested for punching some bureaucrat in the mouth.

Meper

Hey Brett,

Have you ever thought about becoming a lobbyist for the trucking industry? You would make an excellent spokesman. Seriously! You viewpoints and assessments are always 'on point'! I'd vote for and support you in a heart beat!

Meper

Hey Kevin,

Old School is 'the man' on this forum. He's giving it to you straight. Old School is right - pre-hires are a prerequisite for funding through the Workers Investment Act (WIA). I am currently going through my states WIA program for funding to attend a local school and this is one of the requirements. I have heard that it has been changed to WOIA due to some people scamming the system. It is intended for individuals who are currently unemployed, yet there have been people in the past who were working and received the funding. Good luck in your pursuit!

Meper

Thanks Brett! I like the new feature you've added. Makes navigating much easier!

Meper

It was a very informative video. Thanks Anchorman.

Meper

Anchorman posted the same video.

Meper

Being laid off in 2013 is the reason I am considering a career in trucking. I was in Health Insurance, then IS until 2013. Twenty nine years total with the same company and then laid off. It seems if you are over Fifty years of age, jobs outside of trucking are hard to come by. I am currently in the process of getting things in order to start training.

Meper

Got it! Thanks Pat M.

Meper