Will I have a problem getting Hired?

Can I ask why you want to drive truck?

 

Nope. Hair tests go back like 3 to 6 months. And if you're worried about your health, this is not the right profession for you either.

 

Considering its only been a month ago doubt you'll even pass the urine test.So their's one strike against you.Your lengthy job history won't be a problem.You'll triple that if you deside to pursue this field.How overweight are you if you don't mind me asking?

 

Yep, and shaving all your hair off is a major red flag. I've got a no.1 butch cut on my head, so the last time I had a pre-employment drug hair test, they tested my chest hair.

 

Number 1 - trucking companies look for a 10 year work history, so depending on the number of jobs in the last 10 years you might have to answer a few questions...should not be a big deal.

Number 2 - Not saying you are a habitual user, but drugs and trucks don't mix. Not every company does hair follicle testing, some only do urine since that is the DOT standard. You need to self evaluate. Ask yourself if you use that substance frequently. Then reconsider your options before you invest in a truck driving school. The last thing you want in this industry is a positive screening of any kind on your record. All of the majors will report a pre-employment positive on your record.

Number 3 - Your weight and height will make you a candidate for sleep apena screening in order to get a DOT medical card.

Good Luck!

 

The Body Mass Index ( too heavy for your height ) will have you getting checked out for sleep apnea right off the bat

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm you would score in the 40's and Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

 

With that many jobs in that relatively short period of time , you're gonna find it sort of harder than most. The Mega's might not care..but after you get past that point really good companies don't like to see a pattern like that. Plus the fact that you ain't gonna pass a drug screen urine or hair...might wanna re-think trucking....Good Luck.

 

My suggestion would be to order a package of at home drug tests on amazon. That will only cost you about ten dollars for five of them. Despite what many will say on here, if you are not a habitual chronic user of marijuana and truthfully only smoked once or twice while on vacation it is VERY likely it will not show up in a urine test and even less likely that it will show up in a hair follicle test.

As for the other issues, I can't really comment but I can assure you that you will be fine on the drug testing if you are giving an accurate representation of your usage history.

That being said, going forward if you wish to pursue a career in the truck driving industry you are going to need to weigh your priorities and if marijuana is something you will have trouble letting go of I would highly suggest considering a different career field.

Best of luck to you