drug testing

drug testing
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:57:48 PM

NOT TO SURE WHAT TO DO . THE SAFETY DIRECTOR FOR THE COMPANY I WORK FOR LET'S THE DRIVERS KNOW WHEN THEY ARE COMING UP ON THE RANDOM DRUG TESTING LIST. I KNOW OF ONE INSTANCE FOR SURE , IN WHICH HE TOLD HIS BROTHER TO STAY CLEAN THIS MONTH CAUSE HE WAS DUE THIS MONTH FOR A RANDOM PEE TEST . IT IS BAD ENOUGH DRIVERS GET A BAD RAP HAS IT IS . WE DON'T NEED MORONS OUTTHERE ALL SMOKED UP ON POT . WHO SHOULD I REPORT THIS TO ?????????????????? OR SHOULD I LEAVE IT ALONE ??

RE:drug testing
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:37:12 PM

I agree with you on your comments about the potheads. If you have information that is true and correct on your allegations, you can report them to your State DOT office. Also I would immediately quit the firm you are associated with. Sooner or later, if they have not already, will be getting into some serious problems. If the owner is aware of when the drivers will be drug tested, I would guess that they are not part of a true drug consortium.

If you are a member of OOIDA call them and ask them for assistance

RE:drug testing
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:22:45 AM

It is bad enough to have to change jobs, yet it is imperative for ones own safety when companies "warn" drivers of impending Drug Tests.
Some states'  D. O. T. offices seem to care less about such matters even when Carriers have faulty equipment.
I've reported companies that have/had faulty equipment and the state (NC) D. O. T. basically acted like it wasn't a big deal.
I believe the D. O. T. doesn't really care until someone is killed, THEN they seem to invest an interest.
Same thing with OSHA and Construction sites.

RE:drug testing
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:31:28 AM

If you think that the law enforcement people are looking the other way, I am afraid you under a big misconception. They do look at the complaints that are filed. If enough complaints are filed, there is an investigation. Law enforcement is overwhelmed by the vast amount of work they have. I met recently with a lady who works in the DOT office in Florida. She opened my eyes into what we as truckers do not see. We think they are not listening. They might not look at your partticular case. They are ldoing all they can