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First of all, it is law for a company to supply a drug test for employment, that is common knowledge, so I thought. Second, if a guy doesn't take a job because someone online told him to not take it, that is his own stupidity. Third, as I said, I have other important endeavors which require my attention far more than looking for the fine print in a FMCSA or OSHA handbook. If you want to, more power to you.

 

Oh, and if you go on placing the blame on other people, because they told you something.. that is just plain ridiculous. It would be no ones fault, but his.

 

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities ​

§ 40.11 What are the general responsibilities of employers under this regulation? ​

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(a) As an employer, you are responsible for meeting all applicable requirements and procedures of this part.
(b) You are responsible for all actions of your officials, representatives, and agents (including service agents) in carrying out the requirements of the DOT agency regulations. ​

(c) All agreements and arrangements, written or unwritten, between and among employers and service agents concerning the implementation of DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements are deemed, as a matter of law, to require compliance with all applicable provisions of this part and DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations. Compliance with these provisions is a material term of all such agreements and arrangements.
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nothing states that the company has to foot the bill for a drug or bac test...only required to collect prior to employment and during employment

 

I never said they have to foot the bill, I just said they have to "provide" one.. But I wouldn't want to work for a company who makes you pay for your own drug screen. That isn't a very good sign.

 

Here's what you said and you're splitting hairs to justify that you will not be labelled as a truck stop lawyer. All we ask is if you quote some law be prepared to give a reference and not a tap dance.

 

Maybe with you but not in my line of work. Keep that attitude and falling for anyones word then you'll really open yourself up to liability.

 

Man your uptight. Chill out driver.

 

Knowing ones job does not make that person uptight. Wait until you're inspected by agencies you've never heard of. Knowledge is power.

 

Knowledge is power.. but it doesn't mean you have to be serious all of the time. Lighten up. Even when I get "inspected by agencies I never knew existed".. I still won't be up tight and not have any fun.