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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jamming Gears, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. Nov 9, 2011 #1
    Jamming Gears

    Jamming Gears Bobtail Member

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    Hello Everyone here on TTR. I am just about to start my CDL class, and I did test positive on a pre-employment drug test. About ten years ago. First let me tell you that I do not drugs. (The woman that I was dating slip something into my drink) yea I can see the eyes rolling :biggrin_25523:and please leave the comments out. My problem is that I have filled out a per-employment app and they did get in contact with me and said they DO NOT employ anyone who tested +. I don't want to throw away $$$$ knowing that I cannot get a driving job.
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2011 #2
    Jamming Gears

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    I am just looking for advice
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2011 #3
    chompi

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    Well that's one company down! You have about 449,000 companies yet to try! I would suggest calling about 20-30 companies and talk to their recruiters and see what they have to say. Don't just call all the mega-carriers, try and mix in some small and medium size companies. Sometimes they are a little more forgiving. Testing positive is definitely going to be a bump in your road but you have some time on your side from when it happened so that may help you.

    Good luck!
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2011 #4
    Jamming Gears

    Jamming Gears Bobtail Member

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    Thanks chompi. The thing that bothers me is a lot of company's won't hire you without otr. I live in what the trucker's call as the 'vortex' of the northeast. Hey that's where I live so I'm good with it.:biggrin_25523: Also I went with a man I would consider my father more than my real father when I was 16,17 and 18 summer month (passenger seat if you know what I mean:biggrin_25521:) on my eighteen summer year he told me to get into the driver's seat and drive. I believe it was a early 70's, cabover ( still love them cab-over's) Didn't miss a single gear. I love the road. Not to the extent of otr!! but not day-cab either. Also I know it is NOT the greatest life/career/money maker ( if you a whiner:biggrin_2553:) but if you love it than you drive it:biggrin_25522:
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2011 #5
    JIMS2006C6

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    If you get a bite you might even offer to pay for a hair test to show that you have not touched drugs for a very long time. It might work.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2011 #6
    Jamming Gears

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    Jims I know what you mean. But I don't do them!!! Just s#### that because of someone else it might ruin my chances of driving.
     
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