I'm a bit scared..

Discussion in 'Werner' started by Winston28, Mar 30, 2013.

  1. Winston28

    Winston28 Bobtail Member

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    I'm going to go at this as simple as possible. Here's the deal, in regards to the drug test, how is it done? I would figure urine but I am not sure if it's blood or hair. I have a huge fear of needles so I really hope it's not blood at all, if it is I more than likely have to go elsewhere. If it's urine, how do they test you? The reason I ask is not a fear of failure but rather a large anxiety issue with it. In school we were allowed to go into a restroom with a closed door and do our thing. If I have some guy hanging over me or looking at me I just get far too nervous and can't go. If I can't go I have been told I will get a bad report on my file and basically be blackballed from the industry. After spending all that money for school I don't want it to be for nothing. Also please don't say I am someone shady that does drugs because I have never done a drug in my life. Even regular public restrooms I have to use a stall and feel comfortable enough that no one is looking through the door at me. I know this sounds ridiculous and all but I have to live through it.

    Can anyone help the new guy out? Thanks
     
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  3. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    just drink like a gallon of water about an hour before....
     
  4. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Generally nobody watches you.
    Standard Practice is you get to MT Pockets into some sort of Lockbox.
    Get handed a Cup, go into the Bathroom BY YOURSELF (LMAO).
    The Faucet and Toilet is usually taped.

    It prob won't be a Blood Test.
    Most likely Urine, maybe Hair.
     
  5. pattyj

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    Nobody will be looking at you going to the bathroom.You'll have a nurse doing the testing.She'll ask you to empty your pockets and take your coat off.She'll give you a cup,you close the bathroom door,go in the cup.DO NOT wash your hands.You hand the nurse the cup then wash your hands at the sink right there.Oh DO NOT flush the toilet either.Don't worry it's quite simple and painless.
     
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  6. maffy95

    maffy95 Light Load Member

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    I absolutely hate taking urine tests... but it really isn't terrible just that I know I will not fail so I feel it is meaningless...

    I usually wrap the specimen jar in paper towel if they are available (ask if this is ok).

    After you take the first couple the rest are nothing but time consuming.

    Good luck!!!
     
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  7. Pedigreed Bulldog

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    They take this huge needle....biggest dern needles I've ever seen for sure...probably 12" long and as big around as a dime....and you're required to watch as they stick you with it.....





















    Just kidding. :biggrin_2559:

    You pee into a cup. Don't drink TOO much water, because you don't want a diluted sample. You empty your pockets, wash your hands, they hand you the cup, you close the door, and you do your thing. DO NOT flush the toilet when you're done...if you do, you'll have to stick around until you can give another sample. Generally, they will only watch you give a sample if they have reason to believe you gave them a fake sample the first time you supplied one.

    The pee test is the one called for in the regulations. EVERY trucking company is required to use it. Some take additional steps such as hair sample testing, but that is only in addition to the required urinalysis. If you intend on staying in this industry very long, you'd better get used to peeing in a cup. Every trucking company is going to have you do that prior to hiring you (pre-employment) as well as random tests whenever your name comes up. Sometimes you'll go years without getting called in to pee in a cup...other times your name will come up a few months in a row. Random.
     
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  8. Winston28

    Winston28 Bobtail Member

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    Patty, do/did you work for Werner? Or is that just an industry standard thing? I'm glad that you could do a closed door especially with a female nurse that would be way too much for her to watch lol! thank you folks for the answers and help though it really helps me out!
     
  9. Winston28

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    pedigreed.. I think I went pale and had a little something in my throat.. a-hole! lmao, thanks at least for the good laugh once I scrolled down :)
     
  10. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Gotta have a LITTLE fun every once in a while...:smt064
     
  11. pattyj

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    I did work for Werner for 3 yrs.Back then it was a urine test.The doctor does all the other fun stuff.Dont worry you're clothes will be ON,lol.
     
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