List of previous employers for 2 years drug tests-Company gone-Now what?

I don't put contact info down, because the person I dealt with probably isn't there anymore. I put the name and USDOT# on the application, along with the city/state they were based out of. They can punch it into the SMS system and get all of the current info on who to contact and where...email addresses, fax numbers, etc.

But yes, list them. If you don't, how are you explaining the gaps in your work history? If you aren't listing every job, you aren't showing as much experience on the job, and it could also be construed as lying (immediate disqualification at most places, and cause for termination if it comes to light after you've been hired).

 

That goes without saying. However most carriers will ask you to OK it before they make those requests.

 

391.21-391.23 covers any questions you have.

 

But clearly, the data from failed drug screens somehow are meaningful to DOT sensitive jobs, required by all carriers before hiring a new driver. That being said, the report from hire-right also list each prior carrier subscribed to the service. Inclusive are preventables and non-preventable incidents. Ah...the DAC is good tool for drivers with clean driving records as well as the " none " when failed drug tested was preformed. The question you asked was implied, as to why a company should want you to supply a work history and any records regarding the mandated illegal substance pre-employement screen. The bottom line is, anyone with a prior history of refusing or failing gets disqualified unless they can prove beyond a doubt they have been through a employee assistance program and attended drug or alcohol treament.

Hope this clarifies my post earlier for you.

 

Why would anyone submit to a DOT test for a non-FMSCA position when not required?

 

Because some employer's require it. Yes it is true a CMV for FMCSA required drug testing is drivers of CMVs 26,001 or over per part 183. However some company's go over these requirements. Nothing you can do about it other then just quitting. Honestly if I were employing drivers of ALL CMVs I would DOT test them.

 

I was referring to those operating non-CMVs. Also DOT themselves recommends against using DOT specific test when they are actually required even when operating CMVs. In regards to the earlier comment about a database, well that's on it's way...


As an employer, do I have to report positive drug or alcohol tests to the government?
Not currently. But beginning January 6, 2020, motor carriers will have to submit specific information relating to DOT testing violations to the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Motor carriers may elect to designate a consortium/third-party administrator to perform the task on their behalf.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing FAQs

https://cms.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse FAQs_508.pdf

 

I honestly don't know what the OP was doing. As to the last part the FMCSA don't have an opinion. However they do not allow a carrier to use non CDL drug screens to satisfy the test pool for CDL drivers. This is in the guidance to part 183.

 

They actually do have an opinion on the drug testing matter. I stumbled upon it some time ago in one their guidance sections. I'll see if I can relocate it again. Personally, I despise the entire drug testing procedure as I believe it's about money and control more than safety related.