Drug question from Newby?

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There is no list of prohibited prescribed drugs under DOT regs. You will hear uninformed truckers refer to such a list, but they will not link to it because it does not exist.

The two drugs you are taking are benzodiazepines. The DOT drug test does not even test for benzos.

Those drugs will not prevent you from being a truck driver.

 

"Those drugs will not prevent you from being a truck driver."
WAIT!!!!! I'm allowed to take XANAX!!???

 

What medications disqualify a CMV driver?
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A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified.
There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver.
Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying.
Methadone use is disqualifying.
The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV:
1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement
2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor



Last Updated : April 1, 2014

 

21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12))
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-medications-disqualify-cmv-driver
As far as Benzodiazepines go...they don't directly test for them but they do/can show up in a urine test.

 

Yeah im just starting out myself and from what ive seen if your going to lasts in Trucking its best just not to do nothing unless its something major like you having to get surgery or something. Even though the dot test doesn't test for everything im sure if you got into a accident it would be a lot more detailed test at least i would think so.

 

For you to remain taking those drugs you'd have some hurdles to jump over..First have the prescribing Physician clear you for duty (driving a CMV).
Next have the DOT Physician (has the final say) agree with your primary Doc, and clear you... You'd have to list any medications you are taking with the DOT Doc.
Next find a company who's safety dept will okay what you are taking..

 

Benzos will NOT show up on a DOT urine test because it does not test for benzos.

 

You are under no obligation to disclose your medications to the company safety department.