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I know im a #######. But is there any hope to come back from this?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Capital504, Jul 19, 2019.

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  1. Jul 19, 2019 #1
    Capital504

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    Hi, im a hot shot driver & in February i was busted in Mississippi at a weigh station with a small amount of marijuana & a grinder in the truck. I got 2 tickets for possession and paraphernalia. They also put it on the inspection. I wasn't arrested & i hired a lawyer that can hopefully avoid a conviction for me. Now dont ask me how but my boss said i was such a good driver and asset to the company that they decided to keep me on and put me on probation for 3 months of random testing. I have never failed a drug test. My question is, with that possession and paraphernalia on my cdl, do i have any hope of ever being able to run my own truck & authority in the future or do i need to look at exiting the trucking industry??? Is there a time frame where it will ever come off my record?
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2019 #2
    drivingmissdaisy

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    Depends on the company but I don't know any company that would touch a driver who had pot etc in a commercial truck with him.

    You'll be driving a 4 wheeler for at least the next 10 years if convicted.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2019 #3
    motocross25

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    That’s a tough spot to be in but as stated it’s all going to come down to what the conviction is. For pure nosiness sake how did they find it? I’ve been thru a few inspections before and they never rooted through any of my belongings.
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2019 #4
    Just passing by

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    I am speechless... Time to ask all these questions was before bringing drugs into your commercial vehicle.
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2019 #5
    OldeSkool

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    Hey I admire the fact that you admitted it. Most guys on here claim they failed a drug test, but never do drugs!!!!
     
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  8. Jul 19, 2019 #6
    Trucker Kev Paid Tourist

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    find a foreign outfit.
    or look for one of the biggest POS companies you can find what terrible CSA scores horrible record. they might be able to figure out a way to get you on board..
    bottom line agood chance they'll they're probably going to revoke your CDL..
    I would call OOIDA and join them and use them for legal guidance and ask him
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2019 #7
    Capital504

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  10. Jul 19, 2019 #8
    Capital504

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    The cop smelled it.
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2019 #9
    Ridgeline

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    So you don't know it isn't illegal?

    I would look for other work.
     
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    Capital504

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