So here's the deal, obtained my CDL with HazMat the end of 2007. (also have tanker and D&T) Over two years verifiable OTR experience with what was a spotless record.
After a divorce earlier this year I went to go back to work for Prime and they claim I tested positive for THC. However, I haven't "smoked" in years....I know I know, that's what they all say. Well I will say this, I offered to take a hair test that would go back 12 months to prove my innocence as whatever happened to cause this it was totally wrong!!!
It was given to me by a guy in driver line-up after hours, I could not provide an adequate sample the first time and yet he kept the first sample and later mixed it with the second sample. I questioned him on that, but he assured me it was fine. Regardless of what happened I have since researched this through DOT drug testing regulations and learned that there were no less than 3 violations that were clearly broken when this supposed dirty UA was put on my record. Therefore I have a case pending disputing this and will fight until it is off my DAC. (case#03939503)
Until then I do need and want to return to driving so I am hoping to find someone out of the KC, MO area with a small fleet who doesn't consider the DAC to be Gospel! I am also willing to consider running team with an Independant driver as long as we are compatible.
Any good small fleets running out of Kc, Mo???
Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by oldweiser2, Oct 31, 2010.
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Wish I could help you,I cant,BUT,-Whatever you do,stay far away from Palmetere Bros outta KC there....Best of Luck
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Is (all freight)<-the name of company- still there on west side of ks , i belive i drove for them back in 2002 , there a small company nice folks there, Everett
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Ashley furniture ( has a drop yard in KC )
Koch ( drop yard )
Crete ( terminal )
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You talking bout ACT
American Central Transport ??
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Mayby , they mighta changed the name, i drove for op outa there then who was leased too em
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I will look into them for sure. Thanks!
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It is still All Freight, I found the website and completed the application complete with an explanation. Keepin my fingers crossed. Thanks again.
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Update;
I am so happy to say that "By the Grace of God" I won that case through HireRight and this dirty UA has been taken off and replaced with employee quit/discharged during orientation/probation.
So for all of you who feel your screwed by a hit on your DAC, just go straight to the source and fight the good fight. Doesn't cost a thing, just time, patience, and a willingness to have the truth be told.
Although I am still talking to All Freight Systems, ironically enough I got a call off a "work wanted" ad I put on Craigslist about a month ago. A three truck fleet out of Kansas city wanted to give me a second chance before knowing this was off my DAC. (Hell, they don't even pull your DAC) HA
Ole boy sounds cool as hell as he is the dispatcher/partner who was a veteran driver of twenty years who had to come in due to heart problems. He said they will start me at .35cpm (empty and loaded) and I am pretty much an o/o out there. Told me trucks will run about 75/80 and as long as I deliver on time. How I get there, where and when I stop is completely up to me. Pay is weekly, paperwork is extremely minimal and they want the truck rollin this week. So I am meeting them today, and pretty sure I will bobtail my ##### to the house to load her up and hit it by the morning!
And if all this isn't enough for someone who's career was in the toilet a minute ago, only running the midwest region....will get through the house often. (if only to do laundry and grab a hot bath)
Thanks again for your advice, and well wishes. See you out there and stay safe.
"God is Good ALL the Time!!!"
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