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Did you even read my post? I got no issues with 420. I'm quite the supporter of it actually. HOWEVER, it has NO PLACE in this occupation. Regardless of legal status etc. If anyone wishes to smoke pot, go for it and more power to you. But, DON'T be a commercial driver tooling along the road in a vehicle 8' wide, 13.5 ' tall, 70' long and weighing up to 40 tons! People get killed! There's a reason why it is basically banned frommuse in this industry and it's a common sense justifiable reason I support completely!

 

You can’t pick and choose the occupation in which one thing is legal for this group but not another.

By that argument obese truckers should be banned from fast food restaurants. And all truckers should be banned from liquor stores and bars.

Responsible adult truck drivers should be allowed to consume cannabis when they are off duty. Reefer should be removed from a DOT drug test. Imagine how many drivers would be removed is they started testing for cholesterol.

I’m a part time Lyft driver. I’ve picked up many truck drivers from truck stops and driven them to dispensaries. So it’s already happening and it’s not causing more crashes.

 

IDK, with that attitude, I hope you don't become a driver.
I wish you the best of luck. But, I think you are ignorant of the effects using pot has on one's ability to safely operate a CMV. This ain't flipping burgers.
With that, I've said all I'm gonna say about this. Don't expect another post from me. So, if you want 'the last word', be my guest.

 

I know right the standards to become a driver are really high standards right.






You’re right. I won’t argue. Allowing responsible adult cannabis use could stain the stellar reputation truck drivers are known for.

 

True. I know there’s a bill that passed congress that still has to get through the senate that could potentially remove it from schedule 1.

 

Urine test

 

The point is more "people who ask that question tend to ignore whatever rules they don't want to follow because "they know better"".

Then they foul up by the numbers and come here asking "who will hire me now?".

 

This documentary might change your opinion.