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Why do you want "urine only testing"?
Because some hair follicle tests go back 3 years and I would fail it. Do you know any companies that have company sponsored CDL training programs and do only unrine testing?
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Why do you want "urine only testing"?
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.
Jonathan B. says:
Because some hair follicle tests go back 3 years and I would fail it. Do you know any companies that have company sponsored CDL training programs and do only unrine testing?
Maybe if you have really long hair (3+ years old on the frizz end), that might be true. But common drug testing uses a recent length (close to the scalp). I found this online, from a place called Omega Laboratories, a place that does hair follicle tests for companies.
The typical length of head hair tested is 1½ inches from the root end. Since the average growth rate of human head hair is approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) per month a hair analysis covers an approximate 90 day time frame. This time frame is an approximation only since an individual’s actual hair growth rate may vary from the average.
If you're worried about 3 years, I think you can relax. Even maybe 6 months clean you should be OK.
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.
Follicle testing will only go back a maximum of 1 year. If you have been clean for least 6 months you should be good. Just remember, you must STAY clean from this point forward. You can and will be random tested by your Employer and/or Law Enforcement at any time for any reason, or no reason at all. If you drop hot for any drug or alcohol, whether you are driving a CMV or not, your Career and CDL will be TOAST! If you have any doubts, pay for your own PRIVATE PARTY test before you go to school. That will put your mind at ease before you arrive. Good Luck!
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
If you are still worried about hair testing after Errol and Tractor Man both mentioned that private companies do not test that far back, then this might be what you are looking for. You just would need to figure out which ones offered training and were accepting students, from your area, currently.
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I want to apply to a company that will train me to get my CDL's and does ONLY urine testing. If anyone has any advice or knows of a company that would fit that criteria I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: