MassWineGuy
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Is it generally true that only DOT designated drivers are subject to random drug tests? Or can any driver get them? Just curious.
I’m pretty sure it’s only DOT drivers. They’re still giving them though? I haven’t heard anyone talk about one in a long time. Not even cover drivers.Is it generally true that only DOT designated drivers are subject to random drug tests? Or can any driver get them? Just curious.
But in the case of Ground, isn’t it to ensure that their drivers are still using drugs? Wouldn’t want to chance any of them straightening out and suddenly realizing that schidt sandwich they’ve been being fed ain’t cutting it anymore.If you are referring to FedEx Ground drug testing, then as long as you are an active driver in their system, you can be drug tested. Also some contractors have their own drug testing policies.
My last few years was hearing it only applied to CDL drivers.I’m pretty sure it’s only DOT drivers. They’re still giving them though? I haven’t heard anyone talk about one in a long time. Not even cover drivers.
RTD's get tested at Express. I have and I know other coworkers that have.I don't personally know anyone that has been drug tested...Express, almost 19 years with the company.
You're saying back then all courier swing drivers had Class A licenses to be able to drive semis? That seems like overkill.When I was a swing, several years ago, I was chosen to be randomly tested along with others around the same time. One guy was chosen twice in one month. Back then all swings had to have cdl/hazmat endorsement. I think only a couple in each workgroup still have it these days.
Haven't heard of any others tested since then. I guess it was "flavor of the month".
There are CDL's that aren't Class A or B. And for awhile all courier's, at least in some states, had to have cdl's. The non-DOT status many couriers have today is the result of the company lobbying Congress.You're saying back then all courier swing drivers had Class A licenses to be able to drive semis? That seems like overkill.
At one time anyone driving a dual wheel vehicle or anything over 16k lbs rating was required to have a CDL. The rules have changed over time.You're saying back then all courier swing drivers had Class A licenses to be able to drive semis? That seems like overkill.