Drug testing

The only thing holding up oral fluid testing is getting two labs certified to conduct the testing, there must be two separate labs certified for split sample testing. It will be much harder to cheat the oral fluid test and for people going through the SAP process it could eliminate direct observation urine collection.

 

No company can report a failed hair follicle test as a failed test. Hair follicle isn’t not recognized by the DOT. Just don’t apply to a good company because they will remember you for a long time if you fail their follicle test.

 

I'm not for sure. I'd call and ask, but use a different number. 15 over is a killer. Take what you know you can get for the time being but keep a short list of companies that only use urine tests.

 

Man......don't be afraid to inquire to other companies about their policy. You have nothing to lose. Also, pay 0 attention to reviews. Most people only leave reviews when they complain. Every driver's story is different. Each company has some ambassadors and complainers. Perfect companies don’t exist either. Your experience will be contingent on how you approach the job. If you keep your head down and do what's asked of you, every company will be a good company.

All that being said, I started with Western Express flatbed and it was a good experience for me. Traveled everywhere. Stayed busy too. It wasn't uncommon to run to the west coast with them. Sometimes I had trouble getting home, but other than that, it was good. It actually was a lot of fun. I think you'll like it.

 

Kinda ironic considering how many times I had my doors blown off by a Carter truck back when I was OTR.

Anyway, I hope you find a company that will treat you well between now and June.

 

I've never worked for Boyd Bros but I imagine they're as good as any other flatbed company. They have nice modern equipment. My friend used to work for their sister company WTI. He did ok there....though they recently let him go because of the cell phone policy. If WTI and Boyd Bros are the same, then you'll get paid on percentage. Their best runs go to the Northeast it seemed but they seem to go everywhere.