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  1. Americanfeduptrucker

    Americanfeduptrucker Bobtail Member

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    ACT done a urine test and hair folicle test. I was let go before my first load after I was told I tested positive for amphetamine. I am so angry as I have never taken illegal drugs nor do I ever drink. I found out that my metformin can cause false positive results. The company only paid for the simple test and refused to get one that would have narrowed it down to the metformin. I was told I could pay for it but I'm supporting a family, I'm completely broke and didn't have the money to do it. This company can destroy your credibility and don't care. Stay completely away from them.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Do the drug show up on both the hair and piss test?
     
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  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Did you inform them, that you were taking Metformin?
     
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  5. Americanfeduptrucker

    Americanfeduptrucker Bobtail Member

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    Yes. I was told they only do the simple folicle test and if I wanted they would send it to be tested elsewhere but I had to pay them 150.00. I have nothing as I have a family. I'm asking in my area what a real follicle test would cost. They even denied me taking another test at a different place.
     
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  6. Gomer1969

    Gomer1969 Medium Load Member

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    With the liability these trucking companies have to deal with and worry about I can't blame them for cutting a driver loose for failing a drug test.
     
  7. snowlauncher

    snowlauncher Road Train Member

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    The test administrator should be asking if you are on any meds prior to screening. You are going to have to clear your name or you are going to have a serious issue with future trucking jobs. Good luck!
     
  8. Americanfeduptrucker

    Americanfeduptrucker Bobtail Member

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    The reply I got from the company was it wasn't a dot test so it doesn't matter. This only shows how corrupt they are
     
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  9. Americanfeduptrucker

    Americanfeduptrucker Bobtail Member

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    I was given paperwork to write down any medications and I did that. I guess they didn't try to debunk their findings as it would have costed more. These are not new medications but it's the first time I have ever been accused of anything like this
     
  10. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Metformin can cause a positive test. In the future, take your meds with you. A hair follicle test isn't DOT so it shouldn't kil off your chances to gwt on somewhere else. Take this one on the chin and see if you can find something else. Do you have a clean record otherwise? If so, where are you located? Perhaps we can help you get on somewhere.
     
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  11. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    If you failed the urine test the second test cost is on you. You need to get the second sample tested now. Quit sniveling about it and get it done. The sample (2nd vial) is still available in the lab for one year…they’re required to freeze it..

    Again, it’s your responsibility to pay for the second test out of your pocket.
     
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