Need some help

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RatedZ, Jun 25, 2019.

  1. RatedZ

    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    hey everyone few months ago I decided to turn my life around and get my cdl I’m 22 living in Chicago but relocating to Houston in about a month or less was wondering who hires no experience drives out there also I’ll admit I used to smoke but gave that up for good a little over 2 months ago prior to starting cdl school and I’m never going back to it I know I can pass a urinalysis but idk about the hair follicle test if anyone can point me in the right direction with a company that I can get my training with while my hair gets clean in the meantime I’d really appreciate feel free to judge doesn’t bother me I know I’m past that point in my life and hopefully can follow in my dad’s footsteps and become a successful owner operator, thank you!
     
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  3. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    Maybe you can.
    Maybe you can not.
    Maybe it depends on you.
     
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  4. RatedZ

    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    You’re right about it depending on me that’s why I’m going to do everything in my power
     
  5. Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

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    1 year until you hair will not show any drugs not prescribed, or not allowed for trucking.
     
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  6. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Is your dad still an owner op?
     
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    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    From what I’ve seen online they only use 1.5in of hair that dates back as far as 90 days depending on rate of growth and my hair grows pretty fast so as long as I keep it at that length I should be okay
     
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    RatedZ Bobtail Member

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    Yeah he still is he’s thinking about moving to the dry bulk/tanker side since he heard they make more down in Houston
     
  9. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    If you study up and go to the DMV, and get your class A permit (general knowledge, combination vehicle and air brakes, you can drive with him and learn the ropes and then get your license that way.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Seems even private cdl schools are now doing hair follicle drug test.
    Not all, but some are; more and more as time goes on.
     
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  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Houston is tanker heaven.
    Here's one of many: A&R Logistics
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