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Drug Test Question?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by FirebirdTrucker, Oct 17, 2020.

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  1. Oct 17, 2020 #1
    FirebirdTrucker

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    Hi I was just wondering if someone is an O/O leased on to a company like Landstar but they decide to withdraw their employment for say a year and dont drive a commercial truck during that year or their time off are they still subject to random drug test during that time? Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2020 #2
    Judge

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    Yes.
    As long as your a cdl holder.
    You are held to a higher standard as a professional.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2020 #3
    drh72

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    I suppose, but who would call you in for a random? Your name wouldn't be in any pool.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2020 #4
    User666

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    If you're not employed; who's sending you for a drug test?
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2020 #5
    FirebirdTrucker

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    This isnt my current situation im just asking for educational purposes, but I was under the impression if they are not currently employed as a driver because they decide to take a year off from trucking then they would not be subject to random drug test during their stint of unemployment until they decide to gain employment as a driver again obviously..
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2020 #6
    ZVar

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    The company employing you is who is responsible for drug testing. An O/O signs up for a consortium to spread the averages around

    No employment, no drug testing.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2020 #7
    User666

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    Your impression is correct. Take time off or do work that doesn't require use of your CDL and you're not required to take drug tests. You'll still have to self certify though so keep that in mind.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2020 #8
    Lazer

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    Keep in mind, there are many employers that are not connected to trucking in any way, that conduct random drug tests. If you fail one, even at one of those co.’s it still goes on your record. You may not be able to drive later on, depending on the circumstances.
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2020 #9
    Dave_in_AZ

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    :violent2:
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2020 #10
    kemosabi49

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    B.S. Drug tests that are not taken as part of the trucking industry do not go into the drug testing database. Any drug test taken anywhere else is not reported and will have no effect on you being able to drive later.
     
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