Used THC products in last 6 months, stay away from CDL school.

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  1. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Or, anyone who wants to use CBD and the wacky tabaky should avoid commercial truck driving as a job.
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    we got this.
     
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  4. catent

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    You may not be interested in the opinion of non-truckers on this matter, but that is precisely how all of this is figured out, through an inter-disciplinary approach to understanding law, medicine, and driver safety. No one entity can singlehandedly craft good policy on this front: we need the perspective of truck drivers, medical professionals, and legal professionals, in order to figure out the best course forward.

    A given law does not inherently make a particular action right/wrong by default; previous legal statutes have been struck down in hindsight, and previously prohibited behavior has since been legalized; slavery and alcohol, respectively, are perfect examples. We change the law all the time, both on a state and federal level. The feds could wake up tomorrow, deschedule cannabis, and this whole premise goes out the window, with the only remaining factor being: "can this person safely operate this vehicle", which at the end of the day is what this comes down to.

    It seems to me that anyone genuinely concerned with the principle of driver safety would want the most precise, accurate testing possible, rather than this black-and-white, all-or-nothing approach to cannabis use among truck drivers / drivers generally. A perfectly safe, high quality driver getting dinged for cannabis use from a couple days prior, while a habitual drunkard manages to avoid detection and stays on the road, is absolutely not a good/just outcome (if safe driving is the ultimate priority).

    I am certain there are countless ... countless, truckers, who throw back several beers following a shift, have a good meal, relax, get some sleep, wake up and safely operate their vehicle the next day; there is no reason that someone substituting a joint for those beers should not be able to do the same thing, so long as they can drive safely when the time comes. As I mentioned earlier, the only truly relevant variable is one's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

    The problem is that current testing for cannabis is incredibly limited in its ability to detect active intoxication; this same issue does not exist with alcohol or most other drugs of use. While entirely avoiding all forms of cannabis may be the best approach for individuals pursuing a career in the trucking industry, it is not a good solution to the underlying issue of better/more accurate detection of active cannabis intoxication vis-à-vis driver safety.

    As an example, Canada's judiciary acknowledged the inherent limitations of testing for cannabis intoxication, and as a result implemented a 30-day 'toke to yoke' rule for their pilots. So, Canada determined their pilots can in fact use cannabis, but they must wait 30 days between their last usage and next time flying. Of course, that's just Canada's opinion, and the USA is a different country than Canada, but it is worth noting that Canada's aviation (and trucking) industry have strong safety records and relatively low accident rates.

    We need better science/medical testing to properly get to the root of this issue. Given cannabis testing is a relatively novel subject, I am hopeful/optimistic that we will have more accurate/precise means of detecting active intoxication in the not-so-distant future.

    My two cents.
     
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  5. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    When na accurate, inexpensive and proven test is developed for fast roadside testing, and a standard of intoxication level that is a no-go, like the BAC% for alcohol, then you may see movement on the Marijuana thing by the FMCSA. But only if the Feds have not just changed the schedule of pot but have legalized it entirely. Until then, nothing will change.
     
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  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    But but but…. I cheat with someone’s else’s urine…… :confused:o_O
     
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  7. Walk Among Us

    Walk Among Us Medium Load Member

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    I'll sell u mine. It's costs a lot but you get a whole gallon jug of it!
     
  8. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Why stop at a gallon of piss?
     
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  9. hope not dumb twucker

    hope not dumb twucker Road Train Member

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    I’ll sell double the amount for double the price. lol.
     
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  10. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    There are thousand's of jobs that are not regulated by the USDOT/FMCSA. If you can not work without using marijuana or any other schedule 1 drugs, find one of those. Your opinion doesn't matter.
     
  11. Tb0n3

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    As previously stated, I find it rather ironic in an industry full of people asking where the beer is.
     
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