Question about orientation drug testing procedures?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AKOO, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. AKOO

    AKOO Bobtail Member

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    I am currently in trucking school and aspire to become a driver in the industry really soon. (3 or 4 weeks). I was wondering if anyone who has actually been through the process and "KNOWS" what to expect and what goes on can shed some light on HAIR FOLLICLE drug testing and how far it actually goes back? I've heard it only goes back the amout of time equivalent with your hair length. (From researching, every inch of hair is equal to a month... If I read correctly, via ASKJEEVES.com). I would like for drivers who actually "KNOW'', what they're talking about to enlighten us newbies on what to expect. Thanks in advance & BE SAFE OUT THERE!
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Do you think they have a training class when they test you?

    They duck you, pluck you, .... and send you out the door. :)

    Next thing you know you are standing at Greyhound trying to figure out how to buy a bus ticket.

    The ones that fail don't hang around here anymore to tell us.

    If it's been more than 6 months you are safe.
     
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  4. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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  5. AKOO

    AKOO Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Driver! You just made my day... Well, evening.
     
  6. Elendil

    Elendil Heavy Load Member

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    Some things never change.
     
  7. AKOO

    AKOO Bobtail Member

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    Seriously... If you guys don't have anything informative or positive to say, don't say anything at all!
     
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  8. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    We get these questions weekly, though.

    The search function is your friend.
     
  9. Elendil

    Elendil Heavy Load Member

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    How about this? If you do drugs stay away from trucking.
     
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  10. AKOO

    AKOO Bobtail Member

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    Your stating the obvious idiot!
     
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  11. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    He sounds mad, we don't need ragging drug addicts with a 80000lb truck swerving down the road giggling.
     
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