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I realize this is an old post but want to ask.

What brand/length/type of antenna were you running on your truck here guyjax?

I have an opportunity to get one of these linehaul positions. Applied today as a matter of fact.

I was also wondering, as someone asked, what happens if you get delayed for some reason (snow or ice or whatever) and you are up against your hours?

Anyone know how they deal with this as far as making up the delivery, retribution and the like?

Thanks,

Anyone know if NewPenn does hair follicle testing?

I am in CDL school and I'd like to know if right after passing the road test, can we drive? Or do I have to actually wait 7-10 days to get permanent CDL in hand?

PS- Buprenorphine (suboxone) is a Schedule III controlled substance just FYI.

Nearly every company uses the 5 panel test: cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, opiate, thc. The drug you've been taking is a schedule 1 controlled substance that falls under the opiate category. Which given a 5 panel drug screen may show up positive for opiates.

If you're getting off of it I highly recommend getting a letter from your prescribing physician stating you've been cleared of whatever ailment it was prescribed for. That MD is much more qualified to tell you how long it will be in your system and when it would be safe to pass a drug screen.

And/or a letter stating it would be ok to take and drive which I doubt any physician is going to do with an opiate class drug. I have read of getting physician clearances for one controlled substance and driving and that is Adderal but that one is classified as an amphetamine.

Seriously, get the ok by a physician before taking yourself off a medication you've been taking for 9 years. Let them know the safety sensitive job you plan on taking. You will have to list any medication your currently taking for a dot med certificate and that one is going to automatically disqualify you from getting one. If months down the road, whatever ailment you've been taking it for comes back and you have to get back on it...goodbye cdl. Unless of course you get a letter from a physician stating you're ok to drive while taking it. Otherwise of you get back on it and get hit with a random or god forbid an accident and come up positive on a UA...goodbye cdl and now a positive on a drug screen which goes on your driving record (DAC) and being extremely unemployable down the road unless you fight like hell to get that removed. Ever try to remove his against your credit score? Removing a hit on DAC is worse.

Good luck in your endeavors!!

Thank You so much for your reply.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone) does NOT come up as an opiate.

My physician is well aware of my taper and I would have no problem getting a letter.

I have already checked the requirements to get the CDL by DOT thoroughly before I go to school for CDL and can't get it after that.

Buprenorphine (suboxone) stays in your system for up to 30 days. More common is around 17.

I am not worried about taking the drug as I am getting off it, but as you can see, it stays in your system a long time.

Thank You so much for your reply.

The common drug testing practice is very good to know.

No edit function here?

What I mean is:

5 or 10 Panel= good 11or 12 Panel= May be a problem

Hey,

I am getting my CDL and have been on Buprenorphine (Suboxone) for 9 years.

I am stopping but don't think I will be completely off by the time I need to get a gig.

According to FMCSA the DOT requires a 5 panel test.

My question is, what are most employers using on average these days?

Is Suboxone tested for commonly? Or if it is a 10 Panel I am still ok.

It has to be tested for specifically and has not been common but these days (2015) I am not so sure.

Thanks,