Getting Hired With Past Substance Abuse Treatment On My Medical Record?

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Chitown Pete's Comment
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Does anyone know if I will be able to get a job trucking if almost 4 years ago I went to substance abuse treatment for alcohol and marijuana? Marijuana wasn't really the issue but they added it to my record since I told them I sometimes smoked it when I was signing in for treatment. I would have to answer yes on question 32 of the DOT medical? Does this disqualify me completely from getting a job? I haven't smoked or had a drink since then and have no current problems with it. I have never had a dui or any legal problems with drugs or alcohol, and I have never failed a drug test except while I was in treatment, never for a job or anything. Any advice would be helpful, I have applied with some companies and everything else looks great, I don't want this to be an issue?

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

DUI:

Driving Under the Influence
Mike D.'s Comment
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I don't think there would be a problem. But the recruiters you talk with would be able to answer that for you I am sure. Good luck.
Chitown Pete's Comment
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Thanks Mike I appreciate it....yes I suppose I will find out when I talk to them....thanks!
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