Failed Drug Test From Former Employer

This thread was very interesting. Im reviving it cause id like to know if passing the urine tests is on the reports. I worked in the health field and was subjected to several drug test over several years. And passed them all. Is that on my report?

What trucking background checks look for is failed DOT screens. They wouldn't show your passed screens in another industry.

Trucking industry reports don't show passes either - ONLY FAILS.

Rick

Not fair. But thanks.

Not fair. But thanks.

You need an "atta-girl" for doing the right thing?

DOT Pre-Employment and Randoms are for "Safety Sensitive Positions". By just having a job in trucking, you are assumed to have passed one (ATTA-GIRL). Some of our members seem to have their numbers come up for randoms all too often, and others have never seen a cup since orientation.

What is so "not fair" about not having passed drug tests on a report?

Rick

Sorry, i dont get the question. I want a party for not having ever failed a drug test. I would love to smoke some pot in the privacy of my own home. But i would never for fear of losing my career. Ya, im gonna bake me a cake.

Sorry, i dont get the question. I want a party for not having ever failed a drug test. I would love to smoke some pot in the privacy of my own home. But i would never for fear of losing my career. Ya, im gonna bake me a cake.

There's your party...

I pick up a 16 year medallion in AA/NA in a couple of weeks. Someone gets up in front of the room and lies about what a great guy I am, and then I humbly tell everyone what a great guy I am.

AA medallions are a free pass through DUI checkpoints.

Uh, when was the last time you had a drink sir? Dec 7 2000 officer...

Rick

A friend of Bill's is always a friend of mine.

Hello, Failing a drug test for a retailer shouldn't be an much of an issue as it was more than likely Non-DOT. However, if your prospective employer asks that retailer during their required background checks, this retailer can and probably will tell them the reason. With that said, Carriers are most concerned with driving under the influence at a federal level. Failed random tests can be audited by DOT and therefore, most Carriers recognize that hiring drivers that have failed a drug test is illegal without that driver going through a SAP program. Now, a Carrier may not be aware of the positive test, but once informed during a background test, they are now obligated to either decline the prospective driver or sponsor that driver for a SAP Program. In the year of 2017, all CDL Positive Drug Tests will be recorded 49 C.F.R. § 382 within Clearinghouse. The only way to move forward with a good conscience, is to enter a SAP program, and it's best to try with your current employer as prospective employers may not consider sponsoring you.

I’m new here and very thankful for the info. The failed drug tests from the past are simply “found out” because when we click agree to all those forms that we don’t read, they’re asking for permission for any employers or schools to release drug test info and for them to receive it. I can’t believe no one mentioned that. So the past job didn’t “tell” on you, you agreed for them to release the info. Reading works wonders.