Werner's Past Drug Test Policy
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With so many drivers to choose from they are going to choose the people with the less baggage. Refusing a drug test or failing a drug test is looked down apon by most companies. You will need to apply at every company as there still might be a chance someone will take you.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Welcome aboard Tony!
Every company sets their own standards in that regard. Some won't hire anyone with a DUI , felony, or failed drug test anytime in their lifetime. Others set a limit of how many years they go back.
You won't have a problem finding work in trucking because of that failed test back in the day. You won't get your pick of the litter, at least not in the beginning. But once you get a little driving experience under your belt the options will open up to you quite a bit.
Also, the standards that companies set tend to change as driver demand changes. They'll raise their standards when hiring is slow and lower them when they get behind and need drivers quickly. So it can be a moving target.
Just apply to all of the companies you can and see who offers you an opportunity. We have an excellent listing of Truck Driving Jobs and you can even apply for truck driving jobs with one application.
Also, as tempting as it may seem you really can't lie about that failed test because they're definitely going to find it.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
That's one thing I've pondered, since coming here, reading everything I can. Back in eh, 1980, I was 19, had 2 DUI's within 8 months YIKES! lol
After the 2nd (0.10), and 16 months of drunk driving classes, tons of AA meetings, and paying for it all, I NEVER drank again.
Much less never drove when I had a "rare" couple of beers. So doing the math, 34 years ago, seems like an awful long time to worry about it being a problem?
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
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Back in 1996 my Navy career ended with a failed drug test. Fast forward to 2014 I was pre-hired by Werner Enterprises so that I could attend Roadmaster. Werner's recruiter along with their application asked have I ever failed a pre-employment drug test, and or in the last 3 years which was no. Roadmaster asked had I EVER failed a drug test in which I disclosed the Navy failure. After Roadmaster ended I attended Werner's orientation and filled out another online application in which I was again asked have I ever failed a pre-employment drug test, and or in the last 3 years. However they added the question had I EVER failed a drug test so I again disclosed the Navy failure. The next day I was called out of class and was told that I was being disqualified as a driver because of my failed Navy drug test, and that their policy is to not hire anyone who has EVER failed a drug test in their lifetime; DOT or otherwise. I was told that although I did disclose it on the application they got from Roadmaster, they must have "missed it". So a warning to anyone going to Werner, they do not hire anyone who has EVER failed a drug test DOT or otherwise
Is this an Industry wide policy?
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.