Hi Self Its Time for a Surprise Drug Test?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by IROCUBabe, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. IROCUBabe

    IROCUBabe Road Train Member

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    Um so I am applying for my own authority to offset any issues with my future small time operation (rather just do it now then need it later to tow 26002 lbs and not have it), and apparently I need to set up a drug testing rejiment for myself... hmm this seems kinda weird, how do I exactly surprise drug test myself? No seriously... how do I meet this particular requirement? It says I have to randomly test 1/2 of my drivers, well crap I like being a whole person! If me and my hubby are driving, how would we meet this then? Anyone else got advice here?
     
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  3. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    1/2 your drivers onece a year means you take a drug test every two years. That's what we did but I think now they press that random part of it.
    There is drug test pools you can join. it puts your name in the computer which randomly spits out names to be tested.
     
  4. IROCUBabe

    IROCUBabe Road Train Member

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    Any links to such, the regulations are amusing me to no end, things like "The carrier has in place a recordkeeping system and procedures to monitor the hours-of-service performed by drivers, including procedures for continuing review of drivers' log books, and for ensuring compliance with all operations requirements."

    Yeah... cause I do them myself??? lmao
     
  5. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    can't help with the links.

    most the time companies with there own authority have more then one truck. that's what the regs are written for.

    you also need a plan in place for disciplinary action for log violations and drug test violations too

    when you get your authority you will get a preliminary dot audit. if you are missing something they will let you know
     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    In 2006, when I had my authority, I joined the local truck association and became part of their pool. It satisfied the requirement.
     
  7. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    Whats this drug testing requirement you speak off? :biggrin_25525:
     
  8. giddy-up

    giddy-up Bobtail Member

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    Try looking on the net for (Foley Services) they are good thats who i use
     
  9. coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

    Also an Idea see if your local community has a small Trucking group. Here where I live they have one which runs a random Drug test program for all the Granite Companies that own their own trucks.
     
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