Drug Test Violation That I Got Cleared Popped Back Up On My Record
Topic 32829 | Page 1
The positive test will show up for 5 years in the clearinghouse even if you complete the return to duty process (including SAP)
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.
I'm not sure what you mean by "clearing up a failed drug test." Going through SAP doesn't remove the evidence that you failed a test. It merely means you've taken the required steps to deal with your issues. At that point it is still up to the employers discretion. Most of them feel they have much better candidates to choose from.
I mean no disrespect to you Tucker, and I'm thrilled for you if you've figured out how to stay away from your vices. Employers who are willing to put you behind the wheel of 40 tons are going to be far less thrilled than me though.
It's the reality you face now. It's called consequences. Trust me I know about consequences. They can be overcome, but it takes resilience, resolve, and responsibility.
Hang in there, apply everywhere, and if you get a recruiters ear, try to explain your situation while taking full responsibility for the failed test. Tell them what you've learned and how those lessons will make you a much better driver now.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
I went through an SAP and completed the return to duty process in November. I was able to drive until 3 days ago. Those same violations that I got taken care of in November are prohibiting me from driving again. This shouldn't be happening. It's expensive and time consuming and I don't want to go through it again. This is very frustrating, and it shouldn't be happening.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Why were you required to complete a SAP program? Never read the reason for that.
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.
Tucker, explain to us what a drug test violation is. I've never heard of one.
I'm starting to wonder if we don't understand what happened. Normally you pass or fail a drug test and there's not much recourse if you fail. I've simply never heard anyone refer to having a drug test violation.
Can you elaborate and be more clear and specific with us?
Maybe we are understanding. Maybe you prefer being really vague because it helps you develop a sense of being a victim instead of taking responsibility for your issues and facing the consequences. I'm not accusing you of anything. I just wonder why you seem to feel the way you do but the rest of us can't even understand what your true situation is. The key to having someone help you is to give them accurate information.
Does anybody know why that happened, and what I should do?
Don't use Schedule 1 drugs if you want to work in a safety-sensitive occupation.
Completing the SAP process doesn't remove a violation from your record it just makes it legal for you to drive again IF your employer wants to deal with the extra hassles involved with hiring an SAP driver. Most companies don't. Your best bet is to go to Simplyhired, Indeed, or whatever your favorite job board is and type, "SAP friendly" in the search bar. Explain your situation and answer all questions honestly. You can drive again but you will have limited choices for the next few years.
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.
New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
I had a drug test violation with the FMCSA back in October that I got taken care of in November. I went through an SAP and everything. I received an email today informing me that the same violation that was taken care of is back on my record.
Does anybody know why that happened, and what I should do? I stopped driving a few weeks ago, but I just don't want this on my record. This makes no sense, and it's causing too much of a headache.
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
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.
Fm:
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.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.