Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver.
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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:
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.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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.
I would also see if you could get your stepdaughter to write a statement to what she did and have it notarized. There is no such thing as to much evidence in your favor. Look at this reply above and click the little book icon next to DAC for an explanation. Good luck.
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:
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.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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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.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.