Profile For Shawn L.

If she would have grew up in my house😌TRUST! I would have had no problems giving out a couple buttwhippings here and there.

After being on this site for more years than I can remember, I had thought I've seen it all. Boy was I wrong.

The only thing I recommend is an old school-style, Russian discipline session with a leather belt. It works wonders.

Thank you so much Brett for this is what Im praying for. Im not going to sit here and say that I haven't done drugs cause I have but I haven't done drugs in 10-15 years now and I quit 15 years ago cause I lost a good job and knew that it wasnt worth getting high once I lost that job. My only bad habit is smoking cigarettes with an occasional glass of wine(and Im talking like birthdays and Thanksgiving and Christmas).

I was just setup and to the one that asked of her age - she is 24 with a child and I regret ever trying to help her out. Im just going to go ahead and get my CDL A permit and license and see what happens. Brett, can you please tell me how I can find out please sir?

Thanks for all replies everyone. Your input and info has been greatly appreciated. Stay safe on the roads everyone and God bless to you and your families.

I don't even know what the details are, but there is a D.O.T. prescribed method called the SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) program that one has to go through to be considered for hire as a professional truck driver once they have tested positive.

Indeed there is. We do have some good information in our wiki that will help quite a bit:

DOT Drug and Alcohol Policies & Testing

Substance Abuse Professionals

Unfortunately it's true - you're probably going to have a really tough time getting started in trucking because of this. You may have to do some digging around to see if that was reported and whether or not you'll need to complete any type of program in order to get your Class A and get into commercial driving. You only had your Class B permit at the time so you weren't a commercial driver yet when you took the drug test. Maybe you'll get lucky and it won't be considered a failure as a commercial driver and you won't have to go through any programs. But even so I'm afraid it's highly likely that failed test will still show up on background checks and that's going to be tough to overcome I'm afraid.

Im not sure if they do or not. I do know that I had to go thru the DOT for my physical and to receive my medical examiner card.

Does the school district report to dot?

Hi Persian Conversion. It was for the school district. I was trying to become a school bus driver. We were given a test on the first day and I knew I was going to pass - considering the fact that I had worked there almost a year and was well aware of random drug testing prior to hiring and knew that I would be given a test among becoming a driver. I dont do drugs and have not done drugs in 10 - 15 years now.

I talked to the higher ups but as soon as I mentioned my positive test result - the conversation was cut off and told that I could never ever be hired as a driver nor could I continue my employment there😕. I know the story sounds crazy but its true. I dont know if it has gotten reported. I was told by the examiner that I had 72 hours to have the same sample retested. I refused to have the same sample tested(considering it came back positive) and wanted to take another fresh test. I was refused a fresh test but the test already provided to be tested again with me paying $125.

And if it has gotten reported, I dont know to who but all I can say is that I was setup. And Im hoping there is some way I can overcome all of this.

Thanks for your reply.

May I also add thatbI was not a driver when I got tested. I was preparing to become a Bus driver and on the first day of class we were given a drug test and my results came back approximately 3 days after the class started. Thanks again for the reply.

Hi Thanks for your reply. Im new to all of this so sorry if this is a stupid question but what is an DAC report? This was recent. A couple weeks ago. Ugghhhhh - hate - if this is going to stop me from becoming a truck driver as well - grrrr. Seems like my stepdaughter messed me up for good. Great. Hopefully I can get around this. Thanks for the link. Will check it out.

I was fired for drug test coming back positive for marijuana.

This is going to be your biggest obstacle. Failed drug tests are essentially a career killer in this industry. Start by pulling a copy of your DAC report, and find out what was reported there. Regardless of what was reported on your DAC, I believe that since you possessed a CDL learner's permit at the time of the drug test, you must complete the return-to-duty process before driving a CMV again. More info here: Return to Duty Process. You can overcome this failed test but it is not going to be easy, and there is no guarantee any companies will hire you after you are able to return to work, especially given how recent the drug test was.

Hi. Im thinking bout becoming a Truck Driver. My best friend is one and is very happy that I may be considering a career in this field. I have a CDL Permit - B that I received back in May cause I was currently working for the School District and was trying to become a School Bus driver but after achieving many hours of studying for the tests, passing the DOT physical and four days into the class - I was fired for drug test coming back positive for marijuana.

After complete confusion of why my test came back positive and of crying for 3 - 4 days straight, I was told by my stepdaughter that my favorite banana nut muffins she had made was sprinkled with weed. She did this on purpose days before my test cause she was mad that I put an eviction out on her to get her out of my house😕. After going crazy on her but catching 'no charge' - I've decided to still push forward and now try to go for my CDL - A license.

I have had many jobs and just want something new and different and feel like this would be perfect for me. I love traveling and am married and hubby is in agreeance with me doing this. He is even thinking of doing it as well and we TEAM DRIVE. I found this site on accident and glad I did. I read that free online book - which is AWESOME btw and other articles on here as well. Im a little scared and nervous but I know I can do anything I put my mind to.

Ive read many of the forums on here as well -great topics and advice btw as well. Any suggestions for someone having thoughts about this? I have NEVER EVER DRIVEN A COMMERCIAL vehicle - not even a U-Haul truck - lol lol. My bestie loves it. And for the record. Congrats to all those that have passed their tests and much much success to you in this field. Thanks for all replies in advance.

Im new here and you right. It is quiet here

Boy...this side of the forum is so quiet!

Hi. Im thinking bout becoming a Truck Driver. My best friend is one and is very happy that I may be considering a career in this field. I have a CDL Permit - B that I received back in May cause I was currently working for the School District and was trying to become a School Bus driver but after achieving many hours of studying for the tests, passing the DOT physical and four days into the class - I was fired for drug test coming back positive for marijuana.

After complete confusion of why my test came back positive and of crying for 3 - 4 days straight, I was told by my stepdaughter that my favorite banana nut muffins she had made was sprinkled with weed. She did this on purpose days before my test cause she was mad that I put an eviction out on her to get her out of my house😕. After going crazy on her but catching 'no charge' - I've decided to still push forward and now try to go for my CDL - A license.

I have had many jobs and just want something new and different and feel like this would be perfect for me. I love traveling and am married and hubby is in agreeance with me doing this. He is even thinking of doing it as well and we TEAM DRIVE. I found this site on accident and glad I did. I read that free online book - which is AWESOME btw and other articles on here as well. Im a little scared and nervous but I know I can do anything I put my mind to.

Ive read many of the forums on here as well -great topics and advice btw as well. Any suggestions for someone having thoughts about this? I have NEVER EVER DRIVEN A COMMERCIAL vehicle - not even a U-Haul truck - lol lol. My bestie loves it. And for the record. Congrats to all those that have passed their tests and much much success to you in this field. Thanks for all replies in advance.