A complication in my life, and advice?

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  1. ericbyers

    ericbyers Bobtail Member

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    Ive been a driver for 5 years. No accidents, no tickets. 2 years ago, my wife and i decided to go home and get local jobs. While between companies, i went to a party and ate some cookies (later found out they were laced with thc). Being a former smoker i was not bothered by the experience but because of complications unknown to me (as i waited 29 days and flushed my system) i failed a pre employment drug screen. Instant black ball from my career for a buzz equivalent to a beer during my time off. I am told if i can find a small company or owner operator that will overlook my DAC i may be able to drive again. Any advice in this matter would be much appreciated.
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  3. ArmyGuy

    ArmyGuy Heavy Load Member

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    carroll fulmer would hire you unless something has changed in the past 10 months. I don't know where you live though. Oh and I highly doubt one cookie stays in your system for 29 days and if it did next time get a home test before you go piss in a cup for someone :D
     
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  4. ericbyers

    ericbyers Bobtail Member

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    Their min is 7yrs most are 10 or never. I need a compassionate o/o looking for a team, my wife and i can do flatbed, haz mat, just that one complication. Im clean, got a good record valid lic and cant make money. Im working at Mc Donalds.
     
  5. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Did you complete the DOT's SAP process?
     
  6. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I'm sorry for your predicament, but the only advice I can offer is, next time try to avoid parties that my have drugs, this is a easy thing to do, Good luck in your next adventure
     
  7. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    if ya didn't know about it, why did you wait 29 days and flush your system??? just asking
     
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    ericbyers Bobtail Member

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    I knew when i started feeling high what had happen. In all honesty, i was'nt there for drugs. Alcohol, music, not drugs. it i knew they were smoking it didnt bother me. I had quit to be a driver so it was no surprise. Foolish, but the punishment is insanity.
     
  9. Rooster1291979

    Rooster1291979 Road Train Member

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    I don't know of any, but I did want to wish you good luck.
     
  10. ericbyers

    ericbyers Bobtail Member

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    Whats the SAP process?
     
  11. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    What happens to me when I test positive or refuse to test (i.e. adulterate, or substitute my urine specimen, or decline to be tested)?

    When you test positive or refuse a test, you are not permitted to perform safety-sensitive duties until you have seen a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and successfully completed the return-to-duty process, which includes a Federal return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol test. Working in a safety-sensitive position before successfully completing the return-to-duty process is a violation of the regulations.

    http://www.dot.gov/odapc/faq
     
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