Getting A Cdl After A Failed Drug Test
Topic 24771 | Page 2
Ok let me try to clear this up...a friend of mine, who is a previous cdl holder that hasn't had his cdl since 2012, recently failed a random drug test. His job is not regulated by DOT in any way shape or form but is required to do a SAP/return to duty program in order to go back to his current job. He can't afford the program right now so he wanted to know if failing the drug test would prevent him from getting his cdl back and getting hired to drive anywhere. My opinion is that he has no option of driving for anyone right now but I wanted to get other thoughts and opinions about it.
I have no idea why he didn't ask the question himself. I apologize if I bothered anyone or wasted anyone's time but I do thank you all for your responses and comments!
Stay safe out there!
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.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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.
It's all good Baldeagle379. Some of us were starting to wonder if this "friend" might be closer to you than you wanted to admit. 
We all agree with you, and hope your friend can find himself a great job.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.New Reply:
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I was wondering about that myself, G-Town.