Hair Follicle Test And Alcohol Consumption
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Don't sweat your alcohol use. As long as you're not drinking while on the road you should be good. Many of us enjoy having a couple beers while home. I was on vacation last week and definitely had a few long islands. As long as you're aware alcohol and driving do not mix. Even a trace of alcohol in your system by the DOT will put you out of service for 24 hours which almost guaranteed will have your company fire you. Having a CDL also means your blood alcohol level for a DUI also drops to .04 regardless if it's in a Commercial Vehicle or your personal car. I've never heard of somebody failing a hair follicle test for alcohol use.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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
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Don't sweat your alcohol use. As long as you're not drinking while on the road you should be good. Many of us enjoy having a couple beers while home. I was on vacation last week and definitely had a few long islands. As long as you're aware alcohol and driving do not mix. Even a trace of alcohol in your system by the DOT will put you out of service for 24 hours which almost guaranteed will have your company fire you. Having a CDL also means your blood alcohol level for a DUI also drops to .04 regardless if it's in a Commercial Vehicle or your personal car. I've never heard of somebody failing a hair follicle test for alcohol use.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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
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I am going off to a pay to train program in a couple months and am now concerned with passing the hair test due to my frequent alcohol consumption. I stopped smoking weed about a year ago but i still drink beer frequently and the occasional mixed drink/whiskey on the rocks. Especially since my birthday was just a couple weeks ago and I definitely over consumed. Not looking to be berated, i am perfectly in control of my body and habits and I am taking this seriously. However i never considered that they would be looking for alcohol consumption in addition to thc, opioids, amphetamines and the like. I am just curious as to what these companies are really looking for in the test and if I have anything to worry about. Do i need to wait a couple more months or is there no real risk?