Consortium?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mattflat362, Mar 15, 2021.

  1. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I don't mind whizzing I have done it 200 times.....but jeesh man OOIDA keeps pulling me every 6 months!? Annoying! Who has the LARGEST consortium (these numbers are hard to find!) so that we don't get annoyed so dang often!
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Ask why so much..?
    I got pulled once last year.
    They pulled me while I was on home time and working on pickup, told them I was off duty, they didn’t care about that either, I explained that’s usually done while working, not at home, I got a drug and alcohol test, for my explanation of the differences of on/off duty testing.
    I told them they were lucky I didn’t drink unless special occasion, but if I had of, I’d would’ve called higher up in the chain of command, state head of DoT and got that cleared up in a hurry, though I doubt it’d do any good.
    So remember, you’re not allowed to drink alcohol or do any drugs ever as an owner operator.
    Never, Ever.

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  4. Hayfieldmn

    Hayfieldmn Light Load Member

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    Mine comes via mail that I have to get tested. I have the whole qtr to get it done, but once I open the letter I have to go that day. Pretty sure they can't tell when I open the letter.
     
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  5. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Guess I've been lucky Lol only got pulled 2x in 6 years. We use a local guy. Not sure how many are in the consortium
     
  6. The Crossword Trucker

    The Crossword Trucker Road Train Member

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    Arent your odds exactly the same no matter how big the consortium?
     
  7. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    New Era is who I use and I’m afraid to say how long since a whizz quiz.
     
  8. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I honestly don't know. I believe the rule is now 50% of drivers each year.
     
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  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Why would anyone answer their phone while off duty at home from possible drug test consortium ?
     
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  10. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    LOL its a letter they send for me. They know when they sent it and it is on record.

    I can honestly care less about whizzing....always has been and always will be a part of this gig....but jeesh man it is annoying as hell when they are back to back'ish.
     
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  11. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    What happens if your drinking with friends at home, on a Friday at 3pm?
     
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