Do mega carriers such as swift, schneider, JB hunt use the 5 panel drug test?

tscottme · Dec 5, 2022

rolldice25 said: ↑

I took a valium while target shooting with a friend to try and steady my aim of the rifle. I only had 3 doses spread out different days while on a camping trip. I dont normally take it or anything else. Dumb decision on my part, because i'm sober and normally never do that crap. I know the 5 panel doesn't test for benzodiazepines, so I thought it couldn't hurt, now i'm learning they do. I've gotten valium prescribed before for flight anxiety before a 12 hour trip, so maybe i should go get a script again.

I'm now applying for a new CDL job. I'm wondering, do big companies test for benzodiazepines in an extended urine or hair follicle screen? Thinking I may just wait a few months and wait before signing on for orientation with a mega, as i've heard some of them run a 7, 9 or 10 panel test.

I've heard once or twice time use doesnt usually show up on a hair follicle test, but dont want to risk my CDL.
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You can buy a drug test at your local Walgreens, CVS, drug store. How long ago since your last pill?

tscottme · Dec 5, 2022

Moose1958 said: ↑

Valium has a half-life of about 2 days. Its metabolites will stay in the human body for much longer. This is because it was designed to be long-lasting. For this reason, I suspect you will have traces in your hair. As this relates to hair testing what is tested?

Because hair testing is not regulated by the DOT.

I would suggest finding another way to steady your hand than taking a benzo. If you were legally taking the benzo get it documented. Come up with some BS story about a dead relative and stop worrying about it.
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Beta-blockers may be the answer if someone has to take drugs to steady their hand.

Moose1958 · Dec 5, 2022

tscottme said: ↑

Beta-blockers may be the answer if someone has to take drugs to steady their hand.
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I know. In fact, in some sports, they test for those drugs for that exact reason. I didn't mention it because I generally don't recommend the off-label use of drugs.

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