Post Accident Drug Testing
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Pam, this is one of those circumstances where it sure would have been helpful if you would have let us know what was going on before you made any career-altering decisions. Getting terminated for a refusal to take a drug test is about the worst thing that could have happened for your career. Unless you can get this removed from your record I don't know how you're going to find another job. It's going to be next to impossible.
The first course of action is to try like mad to get this worked out with Swift. I have no idea if that's possible or not. If it is, get back there and get to work. If you can't get re-hired there then try to make sure they don't list this as a failed drug test. Again, I really have no idea what your chances are of making that happen.
I'm afraid at this point there isn't much we can do except cheer you on and hope things work out for the best.
Brett...I really Appreciate this site...I used all the free CDL Practice test...and studied for 3 grueling weeks from Am to PM 7 days a week, my free test scores were 100...on good days and 86 on brain dead days. So I got frustrated and said after failing the free practice test scoring at times 79 and other times 98...so I said the hell with it....went down to the DMV and applied for my endorsement for Class A...took the CDL Class A test for Combination Tractor & Trailer- I passed but only scored 98 not a 100 like I wanted too. I know which question I failed on the test, You know how your spouse to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times with no distractions Well this question are the questions. Your trucking down the highway with your partner, and trying to not be distracted when, your ass itches... Here was the choices. A - Let go with one arm of the steering wheel reach behind and scratch it yourself? B- Wiggle your butt back and forth with the edge of the seat to scratch it. C. Ask your team driver if he would mind scratching your itchy Ass? Seamus Obrien
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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- 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.
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.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
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Hours Of Service
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According to DOT-No Refusal. Had my own 5-panel hair follicle test done at LabCorp. Negative on all five.
Swift admits lots of confusion and unclear on their part, but employment verification will show discharge for refusal. Still working on it.
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.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.