Researched Links On DOT Approved/unapproved Drugs And Meds
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Not official DOT list, but very helpful!!!: http://www.truckmed.com/medications.htm
One item of particular interest (or concern, depending on the individual) is that any prescribed medication for Depression is not allowed. This was found on the link I quoted above. I know it's not official, but I have read numerous threads that say the same thing. Which is strange, considering the amount of people who take Welbutrin/Bupropion for seasonal depression and cigarette cessation.
Jeez truckers go through more hoops than Doctors and Nurses do. WTF!!!!!!
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.
What the DOT tests for: http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/ODAPC%20EmployeeHandbook%20En.pdf
*refer to page 3 and 4 of this guide
Urine Sample: 5 Panel • Marijuana metabolites/THC • Cocaine metabolites • Amphetamines (including methamphetamine, MDMA) • Opiates (including codeine, heroin (6-AM), morphine) • Phencyclidine (PCP)
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.
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.
One item of particular interest (or concern, depending on the individual) is that any prescribed medication for Depression is not allowed. This was found on the link I quoted above. I know it's not official, but I have read numerous threads that say the same thing. Which is strange, considering the amount of people who take Welbutrin/Bupropion for seasonal depression and cigarette cessation.
Wrong on the Bupropion, you can take it.
Wrong on the Bupropion, you can take it.
I'd hope so. That would be kinda harsh otherwise.
Phencyclidine (PCP) ? People still do that? Had not even heard the name since the 70s.
As for illegal or recreational use... Whatever you do to your body is up to you. Just don't do it when you can be a menace to others. I don't even take aspirin unless I am near death. Drug screen is the last of my worries.
Phencyclidine (PCP) ? People still do that? Had not even heard the name since the 70s.
As for illegal or recreational use... Whatever you do to your body is up to you. Just don't do it when you can be a menace to others. I don't even take aspirin unless I am near death. Drug screen is the last of my worries.
Yeah PCP is stupid. Most drugs are. Especially if you are over 25 and working.. or better yet, looking for a job!!!!
One item of particular interest (or concern, depending on the individual) is that any prescribed medication for Depression is not allowed. This was found on the link I quoted above. I know it's not official, but I have read numerous threads that say the same thing. Which is strange, considering the amount of people who take Welbutrin/Bupropion for seasonal depression and cigarette cessation.
Wrong on the Bupropion, you can take it.
MRC, if you see this, or if there's anyone else with information, can you elaborate? Does anyone know from experience, or from research? Does it differ by company or is it allowed across the board?
Considering beginning a career in early July. Was on Bupropion from September up until January, went off, and just went back on a few days ago. Will I need to wait 90 days, as I've read on some websites, or should I be good to go? I'm sure I'll need a note from my doctor.
Not official DOT list, but very helpful!!!: http://www.truckmed.com/medications.htm
One item of particular interest (or concern, depending on the individual) is that any prescribed medication for Depression is not allowed. This was found on the link I quoted above. I know it's not official, but I have read numerous threads that say the same thing. Which is strange, considering the amount of people who take Welbutrin/Bupropion for seasonal depression and cigarette cessation.
Jeez truckers go through more hoops than Doctors and Nurses do. WTF!!!!!!
Pay to get a DOT Physical. The DOT Examiner will be able to tell you if your medications are ok or if they need to be switched. I am Bipolar. I am on Cymbalta, Prozac, and Lamictal. I got a DOT Physical and was cleared, no restrictions because of my meds. I am now leaving on Friday to arrive at Prime on Sunday to start training for my CDL on Monday the 18th! It can be done. Actually asking the professionals that would make the decisions is the best route.
Good luck to you!
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.
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.
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Hey there... The past couple of days I have across threads on here and on other sites that concerned me regarding the use of certain prescribed medications prior or during the drug tests and hair follicle tests that we will undergo to get the CDL and eventually job offers/employment. There is lots of hearsay out there and it was kinda easy to get paranoid reading all the horror stories. So I decided to do some research for myself, and have come across some excellent information that I think will help everyone out. Luckily, as a nurse transitioning into trucking, I have more of a grasp on the pharmodynamics of the different drugs and how they may effect the outcome of urine and hair follicle tests. (I used to work in a drug rehab center and administered pee tests all the time- 5 and 10 panel).
There is a lot of murky grey area. The DOT physician has a lot of discretion over what he/she may want to approve or not when it comes to medications. Even with a your own primary/prescribing physician writing a letter on a prescription pad explaining the diagnosis and your ability to function on it, it is up to the discretion of the DOT examining physician. This pertains to Adderall (d-amphetamine with emphasis on amphetamine)- which I know many of us are concerned about.
As a sidenote, I am not concerned about illegal drug use for myself as much as i am worried about prescribed medications. I had a colonoscopy (yeah I am at that age) and minor surgery done- which means I had healthy doses of anesthesia and pain killers. Even though I know that this was just for that situation, and I am not worried about listing these things on my application, I just dont want to deal with the drama of a test coming back positive and having it on my DAC record permanently and having to explain it every time I apply for a new job.
I hope that these links help. I will continue to do research for you guys. I also have reached out to my past employers, nurse friends and I have an appointment with my physician this week.... I have asked them all for guidance on these issues. I will share what I find out.
If anyone else has stuff to add to this, by all means please do! I am still new to this and don't claim to know everything DOT or trucking related!!!!
Naturally, the next step for those concerned with this issue, would be to figure out the time frame parameters and best ways to prepare for these tests, particularly the hair follicle drug test.
Til then.. stay safe out there....
DOT Specifics on medications: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-medications-disqualify-cmv-driver
FAQ's on DOT Medical Requirements: https://ntl.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/423/~/prohibited-medications-for-commercial-drivers http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/Medical-Requirements#question77 http://www.dot.gov/odapc/faq
Not official DOT list, but very helpful!!!: http://www.truckmed.com/medications.htm
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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?
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.
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:
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.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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.