Boyd Bros question for Boyd Bros employees if possible

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mechanical54, Dec 18, 2013.

  1. Mechanical54

    Mechanical54 Bobtail Member

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    Hey does Boyd do the hair folicle test? Been a mechanic with my own shop for years n I used to smoke pot until September. Just trying to figure out what type test they CURRENTLY do. No dui no accidents no criminal background period. Looking to see what the driver drug test consist of. I'm becoming a cdl a driver
     
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  3. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    If you have to ask, don't apply. I wouldn't want a pot smoker working on my truck. A mechanics job is very important and if done wrong can cause an accident. My mechanic better be pot free for more then a few months.

    Also, When companies hire, they do check the forums. Admitting to smoking illegal drugs on an open forum isn't very smart.
     
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  4. Mechanical54

    Mechanical54 Bobtail Member

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    You wouldnt want a pot smoker working on your truck? So u rather have a crack smoker working on it? Pot smokers ain't bad. They are the most understanding people u can talk to honestly. But I was saying as a driver not as a mechanic. I'm changing careers to become a driver. I want to see what the drug test of drivers consist of
     
  5. UTurn1

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    I suggest you be clean for awhile and forever. If your gonna drive you need not touch the stuff. How long before your next urge? Let's say you get home Friday night and smoke one, leave the house Monday and somebody runs into you. Your truck gets towed so you have to go through the DOT tests, you get popped. Now because of their dumb luck of running into you, you put your whole life in jeopardy and the companies wallet lightened.
     
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  6. Mechanical54

    Mechanical54 Bobtail Member

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    Your assuming. Once I stop smoking I stop. There is no urge, who does that, only weak minded people. I'm done smoking due to trucking I'm just trying to figure out what the test consist of so I dun screw myself on the DAC
     
  7. Drivers girl

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    Boyd alternates what test they do and if they suspect you might fail, they will do a follicle test. I had asked my bf about that (who is a Boyd driver) before.
     
  8. Mechanical54

    Mechanical54 Bobtail Member

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    Ok. Thanks for your response, but I'm trying to figure out the one in orientation before you start training
     
  9. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    That is at orientation.
     
  10. Mechanical54

    Mechanical54 Bobtail Member

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    O ok cool. Thanks again
     
  11. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't want anyone under the influence of ANY drug or alcohol working or driving a truck.
     
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