I'm at a loss....

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

Scooter Jones said: ↑

You have to just keep knocking. Preferably a smaller family owned company where you can go in and talk to the owner.
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Thank you, I truly wish I could find a list of these smaller companies in my area.

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

Toomanybikes said: ↑

Well half the problem with all these mega companies and reports is they are not very descriptive of the situation when a driver leaves. The other half is they are dishonest.

It is the situation these companies count on when you sign up to work with them. They can put just about anything they want on a report, written or verbal, and the driver is obligated to prove himself innocent. That can be a tough thing to do.

Despite propaganda that says just the opposite, their is no shortage of drivers. So when some company looks to do some hiring, they will just pass over any prospect that leaves them any sense of doubt.

Look for smaller companies that don't use the DAC or don't care to contact Schneider in any way. That is all you can do. Try avenues like construction, ag., or municipal jobs that could care less who Schneider is.
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thank you for your suggestions, I will do that.

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

Wooly Rhino said: ↑

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Marijuana use is becoming more and more common. Myself never and never will, but I am an old man. Keep applying. If they ask, tell the truth but don't volunteer anything. I am sure there are people working in trucking who have been drunk before and that is no big deal. Your past is your past. Nothing can change it. Tell the new people had you realized at the time it would have affected your job, you never would have tried it. But there was a girl involved so what the hel l.
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Haa, Thank you for your input, I just had aa idea, since it says that I quit on my D.A.C. I can put that instead of saying I was released for the failure to comply, hopefully that won't raise any eyebrows !

rachi · Aug 12, 2016

gcthomas said: ↑

Thank you for saying that, I almost thought it was a thing of the past.
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Honesty isnt the best policy in every situtation. If someone is going to get hurt by being dishonest then you must be honest. If no one gets hurt, then they dont need to know everything.

alghazi · Aug 12, 2016

Puppage said: ↑

Honesty is NEVER a mistake.
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The OP's honesty royally screwed him in this case.

So yeah, I'd say honesty was definitely a mistake.

TripleSix · Aug 12, 2016

I'm a little curious as to how the marijuana was brought up.

Did someone ask you or was that on some sort of application? Honesty may be the best policy, but information should be given on a need to know basis. If you passed a drug and alcohol test upon orientation, no one needs to know what you smoked a year or so ago.

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

rachi said: ↑

Honesty isnt the best policy in every situtation. If someone is going to get hurt by being dishonest then you must be honest. If no one gets hurt, then they dont need to know everything.
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I understand, darn my parents for raising me that way !! Thanks for your input !

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

TripleSix said: ↑

I'm a little curious as to how the marijuana was brought up.

Did someone ask you or was that on some sort of application? Honesty may be the best policy, but information should be given on a need to know basis. If you passed a drug and alcohol test upon orientation, no one needs to know what you smoked a year or so ago.
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Yes , it was on a questionnaire I received prior to drug screen results.

gcthomas · Aug 12, 2016

alghazi said: ↑

The OP's honesty royally screwed him in this case.

So yeah, I'd say honesty was definitely a mistake.
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I'll definitely remember that from now on, thanks

Stone Express · Aug 12, 2016

He may feel like he made mistake, but it will likely take him to a better path. We think we know what is best for ourselves, but God created us and does not have to conjecture. "We make our plans, but He orders our steps."

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