How often does uhaul test for tobacco use?

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  1. Ddr1992 579

    Ddr1992 579 Medium Load Member

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    I know that they test for nicotine and tobacco but how often is it? What would happen if they tested an employee and the employee popped positive?
     
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    I think they go ahead with chemical castration but let you keep the job.
     
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    Companies are testing for tobacco use now???? What the hell difference does it make?
     
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    I'm gonna guess they test for insurance? Like how non smokers have lower insurance than smokers? Maybe your rates will just go up ‍♂️
     
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    This Truck is Smoke Free but Coffee friendly.

    U-haul.....I-haul.....we all haul!

    LOL
     
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    For companies that give health insurance, having all of their employees tobacco free can result in a big savings on premiums.
     
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    U-Haul probably doesn't hire smokers to drive their equipment because many people won't rent the trucks the smell like stale tobacco.
    U-Haul does hire drivers to move equipment around the nation.
     
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    I remember seeing a U-Haul ramp truck loaded with the small trailers heading for U-Hauls all over the place.
     
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    Sometimes U-haul runs ads looking for drivers to so just that.
    There's a driver on this forum that owns a U-haul franchise.
     
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    Just saying. Dont let your truck smell like a ash tray. People wont report you. You won't get tested.
    I have to comened you. If I couldn't smoke I wouldn't work there.
     
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