durg testing

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Rowdy-n-texas, May 4, 2011.

  1. bellydumper

    bellydumper Light Load Member

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    just shave all the hair off your whole body! then they wont be able to do a hair test? lol
     
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  3. U4EA

    U4EA Road Train Member

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    If your bald they head south...
     
  4. gravdigr

    gravdigr Road Train Member

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    Lol, they won't have any luck there either. Though my goatee is pretty long. Eh whatever happens happens. After thinking about it I highly doubt a company using a cdl mill will want my hair anyway. After my year (or 2 or 3 if I can stomach it) is up then I'll be squeaky clean and can start looking at some more reputable companies.
     
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  5. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    You have nothing to worry about. If the medical review officer called you which he won't. All you do is tell him what you told us. Doctors name, date and treatment. He won't say anymore. The surgery will be documented on your long form anyways. Case closed.
     
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  6. bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    This is only an issue if you are still taking the Rx. Testing of hair is an expensive proposition for an employer, and so is rarely done. If you are no longer taking vicodin, than you do not need to disclose it. The FMCSR requires that if a test is positive on the initial sample, the medical officer of the testing facility, by phone, will then call you and ask for an explanation. Your explanation will include the name and contact information of your physician so that the vicodin Rx can be verified.

    Speaking as a past Rx vicodin user post back surgery.
     
  7. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_25514::laughing-guffaw:
     
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  8. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Doc is going to say, grab your ankles. LOL:biggrin_2559:
     
  9. Rowdy-n-texas

    Rowdy-n-texas Bobtail Member

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    Ok after several phone calls trying to track down on how to get a copy of all my scripts. I got it on the way!!!! Plus the doc is writing a letter of tretment , meds, and when he cleared me.

    Im thinking about swift..now watch after all this work to track this stuff down they will only piss test me!
    Thanks for the input!
     
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  10. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Swift does not test hair. Swift uses a urine test.
     
  11. Rowdy-n-texas

    Rowdy-n-texas Bobtail Member

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    oh well I got all my documents if i need them. If i didnt my shave my head on a regular basis I woundnt have had to track down all my script info. Head hair is for 90 days. Body hair holds stuff up to 1 year. Been along time since I have taken anything but in this business its better to be safe then sorry.
     
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