TMC ???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mmike, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. Mmike

    Mmike Bobtail Member

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    Does TMC hair follicle drug test I I do not do drugs but my prescriptions might get in the way ?? I recently got off my meds . I just don't want any surprises
     
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  3. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    As a safety to yourself, and those others of us on the road, you NEED to disclose the Rx's you 'were' taking, when how where and why. If you are not currently taking them, no harm; no foul. No disrespect at all, man. Just truths on trucking. My two cents. If you are NOT on any Rx's, they will see that via the follicle tests~yet can also see what you HAD been prescribed in years past, and with legal physician, should be a non-issue.

    ps: the only "surprises" are the ones we self-bestow. Be honest; move forward.
     
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  4. Mmike

    Mmike Bobtail Member

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    Well I was on a anti depressants since my wife's death about a year ago . I feel fine now . Iv been a truck driver all my life . Just think it's time to move on with my life I like TMC a lot just wanted to see if they hair tested ? Don't wana tell them I was on the meds 4 months ago if I don't have to .
     
  5. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Regardless of the way its done the fact is as a trucker you are going to be tested at some point. Just to let you know the FMCSA does not recognize hair testing at this point. However some companies do test hair. My advice is the get all your prescriptions listed and make sure none of them are on the prohibited list. Then if you do have a positive you can give the MRO all this information when they call you. Its scary when you get that call, but the MRO is doing their job when they contact you. Just tell them the truth and be prepared to give the MRO a signed OK to contact your doctor or pharmacy to verify those prescriptions. This happened to a guy I know.
     
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  6. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    Good advice no matter what company you apply to.
     
  7. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Just get that hairwash stuff
     
  8. C12

    C12 Bobtail Member

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    Disclose the prescription use to before
     
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  9. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    If it was only an antidepressant it won't matter.

    Now, if you consider crack to be an antidepressant, that's another story.
     
  10. Road Jouster

    Road Jouster Light Load Member

    LMAO but true just the same.
     
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  11. Road Jouster

    Road Jouster Light Load Member

    If you do't disclose and something registers, you will probably be given the opportunity to prove you had/have the prescription. Personal experience for me, the hair test went that far back. Something I hadn't thought about in a while.
     
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