Failed DOT Test On Pre Employment
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Your statement is a bit confussing. You say you failed a DOT drug test. If you had not injested anything in 5 months I don’t see how that would show up on a urine test.
I can see you popping on a hair foicle test but those are company required pre employment and not a DOT test. To my knowledge those are not reported to the clearinghouse. I don’t see why you holding a class B would change that, but anything is possible I guess.
The industry has been in a 2 plus year downturn and companies have gotten very pickey in their hiring practices.
If you do a SAP program maybe some small company would take a chance on you, but you have a very steep uphill battle.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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I was planning on going to PRIME to get my class A. I wasn't employed but I failed the DOT test . I believed I was clean. I hadn't smoked in about 5 months but something popped up. So I was denied. It went to the Clearinghouse as I held a class B. I can do saps but have no one to give the RTD to. I really want to drive OTR as this has been my goal. What are my chances. Do I just forget it?? Please help.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.